Woke up about 8 30 and went down to enjoy a free breakfast before heading out. Ashamedly was using the tourist bus today, after 3 months have succummed! Best way to see lots in short time however. Has three routes, did the historical one first. saw the Palacio Real, Museo Reina Sofia, botanical gardens, Museo del Prado and lots of plazas. Next route not so interesting. was the modern one and saw mainly the commercial areas. Got to see the Santiago Bernabeu (Real ...

Had lazy morning again and checked out about 11 30. Got brunch again and went sightseeing. There are some really beautiful buidings here, reminds me a lot of Oxford. Felt in some ways a little disorientating the similarity of the towns. Went into the Neuvo Cathedral which was pretty impressive but similar to many I've seen. the wall outside had names written in blood, apparently done by the students hundreds of years ago. Went through to the Old Cathedral. when b...

Slept in and got up slowly. Got some brunch on the way to town and had a wander about. Saving the couple of hours sightseeing til tomoro when I don't have the room. Looked at the Plaza Mayor around the shops. Came back to room and had good sort out of stuff, took longer than I thought. Ended up trekking to post office to send another 4 kilos home! Popped back to room after post office and collected book. Good to be in a centrally located hostel. Used the net for ...

Off on the bus again. Journey seemed very long, stopped at really weird service station, food looked very suspect. Also had a supermarket which sold all sorts of things including guns, all very necessary I'm sure! Watched Something About Mary and enjoyed it more than I remembered. Arrived in Salamanca about 3 30 and checked in. Not many getting off here other than to get the night train to San Sebastian. This time the 20 bed dorm was just that. Had noticed that t...

Up early again as lots to see and trying to avoid heat. Checked out and had brekkie. Headed to the Plaza Espana, area built for 1929 expo. Amazing building, huge and very beautiful. Wandered through gardens and back along the river. Came back into the town and went to the Real Alcazar, the palace. Got in for free cos of student card so most pleased. Great place, similar to the Alhambra in decor and style so really enjoyed it. Took the extra tour of upstairs as wa...