Segovia

This weekend we ventured into Castille and Leon to the breathtaking city of Segovia. In 1985 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its cultural diversity, depth, and history. I think I am going to have to agree with UNESCO on this one. It is incredible to see so many amazing and monumental sites in one small city. Por ejemplo, right as we walked off the bus we happened to glance down the street ahead and..."oh hey, there's is a palatial Roman aqueduct from the first century, no big deal". Similar situations ensued as we rounded other corners throughout the narrow cobblestone street network. I am astounded that people can live in a city like this and not just stop and marvel at their surroundings all day long. How do they work? Here are some of the more magnificent sites I saw and some of my favorite photos:

The Aqueduct

At 818 meters long, this is the largest remnant of Roman civil engineering in Spain. Those Romans must have known what they were doing because it looks like it is over a thousand years old and looks like it could have been built yesterday.

The Cathedral

We rounded another corner and there it was! The Cathedral of Santa Maria was the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain and is known as the Queen of Cathedrals. These pictures look unreal; I can't believe they were taken with my camera.

The Castle

Oh look, there is a castle too! Go figure. The Alcazar Royal Palace has existed since at least 1122 and was a favored residence for the kings and queens of Castille. It is a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.

 the view

 matching coats:) love these girls

Other pictures that I think are pretty cool:

Wow, I am definitely the luckiest girl in the world. With my infinitely expanding world view, I am ready to conquer the rest of Spain!

Te Amo,

Brooke