The first landmark we saw was the Aquaduct, built by in romanic style from the 1500's in order to bring water to the king in his castle.
Rumor has it the aquaduct was built by the devil in trade for a little girl's soul. However, when the little girl awoke, there was one stone missing, and a virign mary in it's place showing that the virgin saved her soul.
We ended up taking a walking tour of the city seeing numerous cathedrals, plazas, and strange archetectures.
However, the crown jewel of the city is the Palacio Alcazar. It was constructed in teh 1500's and was home to many of a king and queen. It was frigid on the inside, but it's beauty was overwhelming. The exterior was said to have inspired Walt Disney to create Cinderella's Castle. A few phtos of the exterior and ceilings are below.
After freezing our butts off in the Castillo (Castle), we got to explore for a few hours. Then they took us to a Rancho to eat lunch (their biggest meal of the day). I was sufficiently stuffed after a 4 course meal and coffee. Now I am in my dorm, finished uploading pictures and scoping out possible alternate classes. I think it is time to give this rainy day girl a shower and try and watch something on TV.
Chao for now!
Ok, you had better of sung some "Cinderella" songs while you were in the castle...haha.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures look awesome! Though, I don't know about acquduct story... creeepppppyyyyyyy.
Miss you crazy!!!!
I'm with Sydney, the photos of the aquaduct are really amazing. I think the overcast skies help with all the photo detail.
ReplyDeleteNo heat in the castle? I guess its just too too massive to even try. Maybe this is why Mr. Disney planted himself in sunny Florida and California.
PS > Managed to mash Nann & Pop's front bumper over the weekend. Nice. Fantastic.
What a great use of 700 dollars.
Syds. I was singing them in my head, and did a twirl in the courtyard. The same twirl that I plan on doing ontop of a mountain in Austria pretending to be Frauline Maria from the Sound of Music.
ReplyDeleteCharley. Sorry about the car mash. Wish you were here! Still haven't gotten to meet the new guy yet (and by that I mean your puppy-kins)!!