During our two bus trips to Zaragoza and Segovia, we’ve noticed Spain’s beautiful countryside, covered with fields of sunflowers and mountainous towns. Zaragoza had a beautiful Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar with frescos by Goya. Fun fact: In Zaragoza, we made it onto the Spanish television as an example of viewers judging suggestively dressed people, which somehow translated into the difference of showing versus teaching. We ate lunch on the Main Plaza of Zaragoza and relaxedduring our bus ride from Barcelona to Madrid.
We also took a bus from Madrid to Segovia, to spend the day in the quaint town with windy cobblestone streets and unique architecture. The Cathedral stands out with its gothic architecture and classy décor. But the main draw of Segovia is the Alcázar Castle, which Walt Disney actually modeled Sleeping Beauty’s castle after this gorgeous sight.
Following the lead of Lina’s friends, we’ve been planking in famous town squares, but we decided to plank on the monstrous Roman aqueduct in Segovia too. What better way to see the view than perched on the edge of the wall?!
We’ll finally betraveling to Cádiz tomorrow and can’t wait for the slower paced lifestyle. Although we’ve been herefor a week, we have not slowed down to take a real ciesta. We can’t wait to meet our mom and get into our new routine life for the next month!
1. Water for free does not exist, so 1.5 liter bottles are sold everywhere.
2. Ham and cheese sandwiches replace turkey and lettuce.
3. We’re taller than the general Spanish woman’s population, garnering extra stares.
4. White bread or French bread comes with every meal… I don’t remember what wheat bread tastes like.
5. Spanish tortilla is the best thing you’ll ever eat until you realize that it’s served all the time and everywhere.
6. This past week was Gay Pride week in Madrid: rainbows covered the city giving us a different perspective on the culture.
7. McDonald’s hamburger and fries is 7 Euro’s (around $10.50), so there’s no such thing as the Euro (Dollar) Menu.
8. Don’t try to take a picture down the middle of the street because cars don’t follow the red stopping signal.
9. Starbucks are internationally on every corner.
10. The maid comes to remake your bed around 6pm after ciesta time, which are necessary.
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