The last leg of our two week vacation. We took the train from Madrid o Barcelona.
My first impression of Barcelona was that it was a more modern city. And then I found the Gothic section, I loved this area.
The city is infamous as the pickpocket capital of Europe, and it did not disappoint. I bought a dummy wallet for the trip and it was taken on our way to the airport. So please be careful if you go. It is still great to visit, and guys don’t forget the beach.
Home of El Greco and the famous Don Quijote De La Mancha
Another walled city that to this day may still be closed if needed. We will be back to see this awesome city again.
After Avila on our way back to Madrid, I knew we were not going to miss this one
The Imperial City, where Christians, Muslims, and Jews lived and still are living.
A surprise stop from La Granja to Toledo. I was so happy I made the side trip.
We drove two hours from La Granja to Avila.
Very close to Segovia is La Granja
We stayed here for the night at Parador de la Granja. Very nice group of hotels that refurbish old buildings and castles with modern amenities. There are also several family owned restaurants that are amazing.
The gardens were designed by the same person who did Versailles.
A couple of hours drive outside Madrid is Segovia. Known for its aqua ducts and Alcazar of Segovia Castle ( Inspiration for the Disney Castle}
When you have the opportunity to go to Madrid, I highly recommend renting a car and drive to the neighboring cities.
Madrid is one of my favorite cities ,” Yo amo España”
After Italy we actually flew from Pisa to Paris and stayed for two days. The flight from Pisa is much cheaper than flying from Rome so we saved five hundred dollars and got to see Paris again
Palacio Real de Madrid
Plaza Del Sol never sleeps, it’s always active. Next stop Segovia.
Thoughts Of An Ordinary Man By Peter Hill 