The first group of photos is from the historic city Avila. About Avila:
"Avila is well-known for the amazingly intact wall surrounding the city, for being the birthplace and home of Santa Teresa of Jesus (a devout Catholic nun famous for writing poems dedicated to Jesus to in which she expressed her devotion to Him) and for sweetmeats made by local nuns and sold in small shops throughout the city. Especially 'yemas' made with egg yolks and sugar." via Guide to Avila

recaptured by the Christians in 1088, and had its protective walls built in the 12th century." via Avila, Spain
Chris and I were lucky enough to walk along the top of a section of the walls, giving us some great views. It costs a few euros but is worth it!





These photos are from the beautiful La Granja. "The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is an eighteenth-century palace, formerly the summer residence of theKings of Spain since the reign of Philip V. The palace is in the small town of San Ildefonso in the hills near Segovia.... The palace is in a restrained baroque style surrounded by extensive gardens in the French manner and sculptural fountains." via Wikipedia





All photography by Chris!
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