Avila and St. Theresa

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Sunday happen to coincide with one of the stages of the Tour de Spain in Madrid and much was being closed down in coy center. Luckily we were about to get the bus in for a quick departure. It was scout a 100 km drive to Avila which is a world heritage site.
We first see the city from a place called the 4 pillars. This also is a spectacular view of the outer walls of the city. At one time Jews, Christians and Muslims all lived in the city.
Our first stop is the convent where Saint Theresa spent 27 years of her life. You could see where she lived, took confession, and had multiple visions of Jesus. She was born in Avila in 1515 and died here also. The Spiritual energy was amazing in this area as they also had many of her thing on display.
After lunch we were able to walk on the walls of the city. We ran out of time and did not get to her place of birth or to see her relic ( her finger). We are staying in a convent for the evening.

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