Today we had a good breakfast at the hotel, and walked all over the central part of Toledo. David kept getting turned around, but luckily Margo kept her bearings (even while balancing a beer on her head), and we found our various destinations.
We took an audio guided tour of the great cathedral of Toledo (age going back to the 12th century, but with significant rebuilding in the 1400’s and
1500’s). What a masterpiece of architecture and art! Saw many paintings by El Greco and some by several other masters of the renaissance.
Saw other museums and churches, and then took a taxi to the Parador. We had a gourmet lunch (lunch without alcohol came to about $100!), and were treated to a fabulous view of Toledo.
Taxi back to Museum of Santa Cruz where we saw colorful pottery and tiles from 17th and 18th centuries. Walked to a central plaza where we sat and people-watched and David had a cerveza (beer). Then back to the hotel.
2 comments:
Hey Margo and Dave-I don't know what I'm doing with this blog comment stuff, but I hope what I'm doing is right! Your trip so far sounds very adventurous and exciting! Too bad you had hot weather at first and a small car. Your driving adventure having to turn around on a narrow road sounds scary. Hope you are enjoying the food. I'm glad you did a blog so we can all keep up with your trip! Jean
WOW! I can't believe I missed the balancing of the beer on the head that must have been really special. I have never been to Toledo, Melissa has and now we will have to go this sounds wonderful. Thanks, and keep the updates rolling!
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