Trip to Avila
December 10th 2005 My friends Winnie, Mike, and I headed off to Avila today for a day trip from Madrid. Avila is located 1 and a half hours west of Madrid. Avila is a medieval town and the birthplace of St. Theresa of Avila who was born and lived here in the 16th century. The town is surrounded by two kilometers of medieval walls and nearly ninety stout towers completely encircle the old part of town. They are an im
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