Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Toledo


Here the cobble stone roads are so narrow that when a car comes you have to hide in a doorway to avoid getting hit. And tall medieval walls guard the ancient looking village that sits atop a hill. Toledo is the epitome of our vision of Spain and it was the first place I thought of when deciding where to bring my American friends who are visiting Madrid. Umbrella covered tables spott the plazas and paella is served almost everywhere. Groups of Spanish children run about and everyone crowds together to look up at the intricate cathedral. Traditional hand made jewelry, typical of Toledo, with black accents and gold plating are sold in the many shops that are situated along the winding pathways. My friends definitely got a nice taste of old Spain and its culture. The bus ticket from Madrid only cost us four euros each, making Toledo an extremely affordable and worth while day trip.

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