Segovia

On Wednesday we took the Renfe train out to Segovia. We debated between segovia and Toledo for a little while. While I really liked that Segovia is apparently a perfect example of Castillan Spain, I was a little more drawn into the fact that Toledo was famous for it's historical peaceful existance between Castillan (and catholic), Jewish, and Muslim people. I learned a lot about the three communities interactions in more ancient days. But, we finally made our deciscion when reading that the castle was possibly inspiration for Walt Disney's castle in Disneyland. I know, an educated and diplomatic choice.

Here we are in the train on our way.

 

We also chose Segovia because it listed a more things to be seen. Here is the Roman Aquaduct. It was resurrected in the first centruy AD and still stands strong and tall. It was beyond impressive. Epic, to say the least. Awe-inspiring.

The town was small and picturesque. It reminded me of the Beauty and the Beast where everyone opens their windows to sing together the same song every day. While walking through we would see old people greeting each other in front of bakeries and cafes as if everyone knew everyone. It was cute.

Here I am walking up to the Alcazar (Castle).

This is a picture of the cathedral.

We toured inside the Alcazar (even taking the audio tour with these funny phone looking things) and clumbed up it's tower. I didn't take any pictures of the outside of the Alcazar (that was Adam's job) but here we are after climbing the 156 steep ass stairs to the top of the tower. Segovia is in the background.

Here's Adam inside the castle listening to his audio tour guide.

While in Spain we saw a lot of medieval armor and weapons. Of course my favorites were the filigree-ed swords.

Segovia is famous for it's roast suckling pig. So after the cathedral and alcazar we found a restaurant open to give it a try.

It was melt in your mouth delicious. Adam looked like he was going to cry eating it. Call us cruel for rejoicing in eating child-animals but it was pretty good.

Segovia was very beautiful. A perfect european town.

Our last picture in Segovia before catching the bus to the train station and then taking the train back into Madrid.