Well, what about that? I was finally able to load a picture, although it took forever. We took a day trip to the city of Segovia, where the Romans built an 8 mile long aquaduct about 2,000 years ago. It's still standing and considering it was built without mortar, that's pretty cool! We had a local guide to show us around the town and fill us in on all the local history. He was a very entertaining guy, with lots of stories about growing up in that town, including playing on top of the aquaduct as a kid. Nowadays it's blocked off due to some people using it to end their lives by jumping off. As you can see, it's tall enough to get the job done.
The tour ended at the Alcazar, a castle dating back to the 12th century. It is very well preserved and has many artifacts and weapons on display. The moat was incredibly deep also and the views of the surrounding countryside were spectacular, rolling hills covered with mushroom pines, a small type of pine tree with all the foilage ath the top. It would have been incredibly difficult to attack this fortress.
We finished off our day in Segovia with a dinner at an establishment known for it's specialty, suckling pig. The meat was incredibly tender and they make a big production of cutting the pig with the edge of a plate, then breaking the plate to prove it's not a hoax. This isn't a meal I would order at home, even if available, but it is part of the culture here, and that's what this trip is all about. Like almost every meal since I've been here, the food was delicious, even if it is out of my comfort zone.
We're on the move again tomorrow, this time to Toledo, which was formerly the capital of Spain. There's another spectacular cathedral there along with some famous artwork by El Greco. We only stay there one night, which is a rarity for this tour company, so we will have 2 travel days in a row. I will keep you updated. Adios.
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