Ah, Segovia: city of the grand Roman aqueduct, the last great Gothic cathedral to be built in Spain, the fantastic Alcazar (castle-palace), and dead baby pigs that are happily eaten as a delicacy. only a two hour train ride from Madrid, and well worth the trip. as an added bonus, riding the train makes you feel like youre going to Hogwarts!
Church of Saint Millan
the aqueduct, built at the end of the first century by the Romans, who turned the town into an important military base.
the aqueduct was in use until the 19th century, and ive heard it is still functional today and used to bring water into the city from ten miles away. it was built entirely without mortar, meaning the stones had to fit together perfectly, which is absolutely astounding.
yay, Segovia!
poor baby piglet. the meat is cooked in such a way that it is so tender a plate is used to cut it apart.
beautiful Spanish countryside
happy to be alive and in Segovia.
on the way to the castle where we pretended to be princesses. the Alcazar was Walt Disneys inspiration in creating the Cinderella (or is it Sleeping Beauty?) castle!
there we are!
courtyard inside
weaponry room
these guys totally reminded me of my bros- Alex, Samuel, and Daniel. miss you boys!
fantastic view
interesting bit of history: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel lived in this castle. they were the king and queen who sent out Christopher Colombus!
maybe this is Queen Isabel, maybe its not. i really have no idea. but it sure is beautiful. there are stained glass windows everywhere inside the castle.
the Segovia Cathedral, built in 1525
Segovia's Plaza Mayor- a fantastic place to sit at one of the sidewalk cafes, sip a cafe con leche, take in the sunshine, and thank the Creator for making Spain (and life, for that matter) a playground for our enjoyment and His praise.
this was one of those days you could call perfect, and i hope and pray youve experienced one yourself. the weather was gorgeous, the sights were humblingly spectacular, and the company was excellent.
Mike Howerton, an author ive quoted before who is much wiser and more well-traveled than i, puts words to this day:
"Days like today not only prove the existence of a Creator, they prove a Creator's love of the piercingly beautiful... I no longer believe in the word "coincidence." I know that powers much higher are in control of my life and trying (suceeding rather) at making me one of the happiest and most awe-struck people in existence... I love. I live. I laugh. Is it possible to be more blessed? I wonder."
Amen.
2 comments:
it's hard to believe those pics are real, they're so beautiful! thanks for transporting me to spain today, even if for a minute - it's prettier than my dirt park outside my window ;)
PS> mike howerton, isn't that the Miles to Cross guy? sooo good.
miss you. will you write me an email soon aobut life? i'd love to have an update!
Love it. But most importantly i love you. and miss you. and want to see you. and thought those pigs were Deeeescusting. the end. love you.
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