Finally, no rain today! But on the downside, it is still freezing! I definitely should have brought another sweater with me...maybe my mom can bring me one when I meet up with her in Seville. Yes, you heard me correctly! Someone has actually taken me up on my invitation to join me in Europe! A week tomorrow my mom will be flying into Seville and travelling around Spain and France with me for almost 2 weeks! I am soooo excited! Maybe my mom will start a trend...ok, who's joining me next?!
This morning I hopped on the train to Segovia. I thought it was only going to take half and hour...turns out it takes 2 hours! But it was totally worth it. They have this massive Roman aqueduct cutting right through the middle of town - it is incredible! They also have a beautiful cathedral and the Alcazar, which is pretty much a castle where royalty used to live. I took a tour of the house, plus climbed up the tower for some beautiful views of the city.
This morning I hopped on the train to Segovia. I thought it was only going to take half and hour...turns out it takes 2 hours! But it was totally worth it. They have this massive Roman aqueduct cutting right through the middle of town - it is incredible! They also have a beautiful cathedral and the Alcazar, which is pretty much a castle where royalty used to live. I took a tour of the house, plus climbed up the tower for some beautiful views of the city.
So you may think that this trip is costing me a fortune...but I have been saving a lot of money on food lately! I have made a new discovery that I am absolutely in love with. Baguette, cheese and churizo. It's the most basic thing ever, but it is so delightful and so cheap! A baguette here is only 42 cents!!! (plus they taste way better than the ones you get at home)
In a few hours I'm heading off on the night train to Lisbon. I'm not actually staying in Lisbon once I get there, though. I'm first heading up to Sintra for a night, then Porto for 2 nights, and THEN back down to Lisbon. I know, its hard to keep track! Hopefully the 10 hour train ride won't be too uncomfortable...I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Love, Dianna
That is wonderful your mom is joining you, you two will have such a lovely time. What great memories :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE munching on fresh crusty bread, a sausage/salami and cheese. I always pick that up for "lunch" when we take the ferry, makes me feel so European ha
The Roman aqueduct is amazing ... leave it to the engineering know-how of those Romans!!
ReplyDeleteYour pics of the cities are terrific!!
I'm loving reading all about your travels! Its making me want to go back to Europe.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to figure out if I'll be able to meet up with you the end of Oct in Greece. I should know my Oct work schedule the end of the month - with taking on a new cohort in the study our schedule has been so up in the air! My fingers are crossed it'll work out! :) I'll keep you posted.
I would love for you to meet up with me Amanda! Keep me posted on your schedule and hopefully we can work something out! And PS. I'm sure you're not a fan of hostels (I'm only staying in them cuz they're cheap for a single traveler!) but we can definitely stay in nicer acommodation if you come along!!!
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