Day trip to Segovia

This was a similar trip like Toledo, a short bus ride away (well it was supposed to be 1.5 hr trip but it only took an hour) and lots of walking to see the sites. Segovia is known for three main things, the Aqueduct, Alcazar and the cathedral, so those were pretty much what I went to see. I had found a nice guide online of how to get to A to B with what roads to take and such to get to the next site but I always seem to get a bit lost when looking for the street signs (they aren't as easily displayed on sign posts like in Canada, often they are on the wall of the building in small print). However even though I got lost a few times I found everything in the end. The aqueduct was pretty easy to find, I mean you really can't miss it, its huge!! Pretty cool how its just right there in the middle of all the hustle of the city.

From here I went to the Cathedral which is right at the plaza mayor (main square). I was very impressed with this cathedral and I must say I have seen my share of cathedrals here in spain. There was a small market going on in the main square which was a mini version of El Rastro, pretty much all the same stuff.

Then off to Alcazar! This was the castle that inspired Mr Walt Disney himself for Cinderella. It was really beautiful! I didn't go inside but I walked down the hill to get some better shots. Just to remind you all this is the middle of October and by the middle of the afternoon it was at least 24 degrees out, so it wasn't to easy to get good photos as the sun was right above the Alcazar. This just means you will all have to go and check it out yourselves!! Also if you do ever get a chance to go, I recommend getting a little lost haha, I know that sounds strange but you can find some cute little places and things to see along the way that you probably wouldn't have if you stuck to the main plan. This has become sort of my little moto of travelling. I mean not getting stressfully lost or anything but just turning down a different street than planned, you don't know what you may find.

Out of both small day trips, I enjoyed Segovia more. It is hard to explain the difference between the two (Toledo and Segovia) but I just had a better feeling about Segovia. Perhaps it was the time of year I went with less tourists around and all the fall colours which I love so much, but who knows.

Ahhh home in 10 days, crazy... update of Paris to come...