Today´s writer Desi with the acueduct behind her.
The group under one of the shorter arches of the aqueduct. 
Columns on a Romanic church in Segovia.
The gothic cathedral in Segovia.We went to Segovia today and it is very pretty. It is a rather large ancient city. Our first monument was the aqueduct, built by the Romans to transport water from the neighboring mountain to the city. It is enormous and very impressive. It is very high and long, and was constructed of massive stones using no mortar.
We explored the old part of the city, located high on a hill. The architecture of Segovia is very beautiful, with many influences from the arabs who lived here for many years.
In the cathedral of Segovia, just beside the Plaza Mayor, we were impressed with the incredible size. I also thought that the cathedral itself and the cloister patio were beautiful.
We continued the visit in the city with a tour of the Alcazar or Moorish style castle. At one time it was the residence of Isabella, the queen who facilitated the funding for Columbus' voyages.
Lunch was at a restaurant in a hotel, where I had a vegetable soup and a delicious fish. We all loved the 1000 layer cake that was dessert. I had a great time today.
Were you allowed photographs inside Alcazar? The castle is magnificent! Queen Isabella had quite the residence. Where did King Fernandad live? :) It's amazing these structures held up without mortar. Sounds like you had a delicious lunch. A 1000 layer cake, how big was this thing? The weather looks great; let's hope it stays that way next week too. You leave this viewer wanting, can you post more pictures? Lalysbel p.s. we love you Desi!!!!! & miss you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've noticed the "cloister patios". It took me a long time to figure out what the guides meant when they would talk about "claustros". It's just not one of those words that we use much in English. One thing that struck me about the cathedrals was the images in the stone carvings on the facades of some of them. While we associate Christianity with forgiveness and love, many of the cathedrals in Spain are adorned with really scary images of demons and sinners being punished for thier bad deeds.
ReplyDeleteFor the foodies among you: be sure to try chorizo in as many forms as possible...it's the best sausage on earth IMHO. Also do have some turron for dessert or a snack. Tortilla Espanola, croquetas, empanada, pimientos de padron. When you get to Galicia be sure to try some seafood you may not have had before. The Calamaris Fritos will be familiar, but then you can venture in to the unknown and sample some Pulpo a la Gallega, Razor Clams, and maybe even some Sardines. The Sardines are nothing like the slimy things packed in a tin we think of in this country, but rather grilled, salty amazing fish the likes of which you will have nowhere else. Ay Dios Mio...ya tengo hambre!
Oh..I forgot, in Santiago you'll have to try the Torta de Santiago for dessert...it's a simple almond cake that you will most certainly love. Buen Provecho.
ReplyDeleteMr. F-S
Senora Molina- I hope you all get some Churros y Chocolate! I remember cooking it in Spanish Class - I wish you could send some home with Johnmark!
ReplyDelete-Kate Stifter (brigham)
Speaking of food, have you had any paella yet? I told Dominic that he should look for cuajada, one of my favorite Spanish desserts. Anyone brave enough for calamares en su tinta? Hope you are all getting a lot of practice conversing in Spanish. Sounds like you are having such fun, and the weather looks great too. Te echo de menos, Dominic.
ReplyDeleteLinda
ew. no me gusta paella! de todos las comidas de Espana, paella era el peor en mi opinion.
ReplyDelete¿tarta con 1000 capas? ¡suena muy bien!
ReplyDeleteun beso,
hannah