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Published: November 24th 2013
Woke up on day #3, feeling use to the time change and ready to start the day. Today’s departure was from the Atocha station, which we walked to and then it was off to Toledo! (Tip, try using the Renfe website to buy your tickets in advance, you can save money. Honestly though, it can be pain too.) When we arrived at the Toledo commuter rail station, we decided to walk into town. Although walking into town was not efficient, it was a cool way to see the city.
The one thing about Toledo is that is very confusing to navigate. On our Spanish adventure, it was the only place where we legit got lost (although getting lost in Toledo is part of the fun!) We visited the Cathedral. After about ten minutes, I realized that I am not a cathedral person. Sure everything was beautiful, but I couldn’t differentiate between the Toledo and Segovia cathedrals. We did, however get climb up the bell tower, which gave a great view and was a lot of fun.
Heading back to the main square, we grabbed some Marzipan from
Santo Tome (delicious) and went on
the “train” tour of Toledo. Heeding the advice of travel sites,
Toledo
The view from the Bell Tower in the Cathedralwe sat on the right hand side because most of the views are on the right. Probably the best part of our experience in Toledo. At this point, we also learned that it was fun to listen to the children’s version of audio tours (also a good way to practice your Spanish.) Stopped for some excellent view of Toledo (similar to the famous El Greco painting) and learned a lot about the city.*
When we arrived back, to the main square, we wandered around Toledo. Saw the Mosque (got lost), visited the Visigoth Museum (got lost), and saw the Roman Baths. Of these, the Roman Baths were definitely worth the visit. Went back to the main square to catch the bus and stopped into a museum real quick, took pictures of the Cervantes statues, and headed back to Madrid. On the train, we had the experience of talking with a five year old in Spanish, which was fun. Overall, Toledo was interesting, but if I only had time to visit Toledo or Segovia, I would go to Segovia.
In Madrid, did an apps and drinks dinner close to the hotel. First grabbed some jamon and manchego cheese appetizer
Marzipan
Marzipan from Santo Tome:
Nom Nom Nom Nom with some quality beers at La Mayor Cevezas. Next, walking back grabbed some guac and brews at Comida Mexicana. Also of note is the cool Lucha Libre masks on the walls. A good end to the day. Tomorrow, we venture out in Madrid.
*Note: It is interesting to see how countries react to negative in their history. For example, how they cover the Spanish Inquisition. Sometimes they would just vaguely mention “until 1492.” Also, in the United States when they mention that the key figures in history owned slaves, but then say “But they gave them their freedom after they died.”
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