First we stopped for an extensive photo-shoot in front of, atop and alongside the famous Roman aqueducts of Segovia. The Romans were not only excellent engineers, but they paid particular attention to hygiene and even had the first systems of internal heating and cooling in their homes. Sadly, their advanced technologies were lost with the fall of their empire and society's plunge into the Middle Ages. After exploring the aqueducts and sharing the various tidbits of information a few of us gathered on the Internet the night before, we headed to the Catedral de Segovia. It was a beautiful cathedral, but most remarkable was the museum courtyard tucked away on the outskirts of the building. Here were ornate procession materials embalmed in gold, perpetually prepared to parade along the streets of the town on Día de Los Santos, Semana Santa and many more. We ended our tour of the city with a visit to the Alcazar Castle. The stained glass and unforgettable contrasts of royal red velvet against gold-plated dining chairs took me back in time to the age of kings and queens. We climbed the claustrophobic tower to the roof of the castle and I played Rapunzel for a brief moment. Atop the tower, we all ate our packed lunches from our Spanish señoras and marveled at the surreality of it all. After an attempt to drink Horchata, what is supposed to be an almond-milk type drink which I was most definitely not served, we headed back to Madrid on a late afternoon bus. Overall, a wonderful visit and enjoyable day of sightseeing.
My friend Lily and I atop the Alcazar Castle in Segovia.
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