the ancient city of toledo
October 11th
A "WOW" MOMENT! When the bus rounded a corner and we caught our first glimpse of this ancient city there was an audible gasp from our fellow travelers. Historic Toledo is perched on a hilltop surrounded on three sides by the Tagus River. |
When visiting Toledo, Rick Steves recommends...
"Get an early start and stay out late."
Good Advice!
"Get an early start and stay out late."
Good Advice!
Below are some snapshots of our day spent in the wonderful city of Toledo.
We loved all of the rustic textures, delicate patterns and contrasting shadows.
We loved all of the rustic textures, delicate patterns and contrasting shadows.
Are you in the market for medieval-looking swords, armor, and knives?
If your answer was "yes", Toledo is the place to shop!
(We decided to purchase something we could get through airport security... beautiful inlaid gold bracelets.)
If your answer was "yes", Toledo is the place to shop!
(We decided to purchase something we could get through airport security... beautiful inlaid gold bracelets.)
Later in the day we gathered for wine and cheese tasting at our hotel.
Javier asked everyone to tell others something that they might not know about us.
Javier asked everyone to tell others something that they might not know about us.
When it was Carol's turn she said, "I like to take
pictures of people... from a different point of view." |
From that day on, her travel companions were quite helpful and kept an eye out for photo opportunities!
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