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Up at 7am. Great sleep.
Off to Toledo at 8.30am.
Toledo was the ancient capital of Spain, until the King of the time, Phillip 11 in 1561, decided that he liked his holiday Palace in Madrid better. Apparently, he liked the hunting in the forests that surrounded Madrid. He hunted bears.
Toledo is situated high above the river Tagus which provided a natural moat for protection in the very early days.
It has been populated since the Bronze Age!!!!!!!!!
It is so ancient!
And being isolated as it is by the river, not a lot changed in the inner city....allowing it to remain in many parts as it was.
This place is magnificent.
The views are astounding.
And the old buildings just unbelievable.
We went with a local guide and stopped the bus to take photos before we actually entered the city.
There was a collective 'WOW' as we pulled up for the first look at the city.
We walked the streets...much too narrow for cars to travel....and heard all the history.
I loved it.
Bought 2 more charms and because I love the 'Tilting at Windmills' hero....small pewter figures of Sancho and Don Quixote.
Both the IPad and IPhone keep freezing.
Which is really frustrating as I have heaps of time to write this tonight.
So here's the short version.
Got back from Toledo...free afternoon and evening. Very hot.
Went for a walk in a wonderful park near the hotel.
Absolutely beautiful gardens....nice to walk in the shade.
Madrid is a very pretty city. And the parks and gardens are just beautiful. And there are so many of them.
Having an early night...only because they will be few and far between from now on.
Tomorrow a full day on the bus to Barcelona.
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Leanne It looks so amazing!! Glad you are enjoying it so much!!
Megs You look beautiful Aunty can! So happy and wow- what a shot!!
BobZ lol...do you carry this mini Dr. Who with you on the trip?
Emily That looks amazing!I want to go there. Are you getting the people just to speak so you hear their amazing accents? Love them! Bring me home a wife!
Brooke Did you drink the sangria?
Brooke Great picture.
Brooke HAHAHAHAHAHA
Daryl Bring home a selection. Dibs on first pick.
Greg Some great photo's. And you look pretty happy in them all - no wonder !!
Simone Wow GREAT photos Carolyn! And the crew look really nice. Can't believe there's a couple from the caravan park on your tour! Such a small world isn't it! Hey have you taught them how to play Windmill yet? That would be a fun bus game ahhahahahahKeep up the great blogs we're all loving reading them!Have fun :)
Mum and Dad Hi Sqeetie,Loved all the photos great one of you at Toledo with the hill behind,And the narrow streets, all part of the big adventure. And the parks,Wonderful in the middle of the city, it's all a big history lesson isn't it.Uncle John is spending the day with Dad tomorrow so I'm off to spendThe day shopping.You're having fun finding the charms, looking forward to seeing them.nice to see some of the other travellers at dinner etc the girls look veryFriendly. Love from Mum and Dad xxxxx
Phyll Haven' commented on your blog for a while....couldn't get reception over the weekend so didn't get to catch up on your blog. Your travels sound wonderful and the photos are great....nice to see a few of your friends from the bus. It seems very strange here without the dogs. I actually dragged out the mower today.....what a nifty little machine it is....so easy to use. I managed to get the nature strip and the front lawn done after work today. The weather has finally warmed up and the sun is shining . Everything is fine here, nothing to worry about....I will be going to Mirboo on Thursday after work this week...a long weekend, yay..!! Lunch with Simone for her birthday tomorrow. See ya, keep the news & pictures coming ....xx
George P Barcelona, make sure you wander through the Bari Gotic quarters. That and Gaudi's cathederal are well worth the visit.Cheers xxPS Cal sends his love xx
Sue Well I am pinching this too! WOW..photos are spectactular as you look....the views in Toledo ...speechless! LOL Keep having fun, am enjoying your blog..have a G&T for me under any umbrella is fine.xoxo
Joan Rae You look great Carolyn. Glad you are having such a great trip.