Local spices
Wishing I had my own set of armor!
Group picture with the locals
From the town square
The gorgeous wall and its surroundings
Anna, Jamie and I on the wall
Resting!
View of the town from one of the guard posts
Delicious Bread!Sunday, September 20, 2009
Avila
A few weekends ago we spent the day in the beautiful Spanish town of Avila. It was like stepping back in time (and very similar to Old San Juan, PR for those who have been). Avila is home to one of the largest defensive walls in the world. The walls were built in the eleventh century but seem like they could have been built yesterday; they are in pristine condition. There are over 80 towers and nine gates that let you enter and exit the town. And the views of the surrounding countryside from the top of the walls are gorgeous. We happened to be in town, coincidentally, at the same time that a medieval festival that was taking place. After being in the city for the past month it was nice to get out and explore a more serene place.
Local spices
Wishing I had my own set of armor!
Group picture with the locals
From the town square
The gorgeous wall and its surroundings
Anna, Jamie and I on the wall
Resting!
View of the town from one of the guard posts
Delicious Bread!
Local spices Wishing I had my own set of armor! Group picture with the locals From the town square The gorgeous wall and its surroundings Anna, Jamie and I on the wall Resting! View of the town from one of the guard posts Delicious Bread!
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Linds, love the pictures of Avila. The spices look gorgeous, I hope you got some to cook up something spanish with!
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