Holy Toledo. We thought we loved Salamanca but we weren’t
even ready for the beauty that we found in Castilla-La Mancha.
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| Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, España |
Centuries ago Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all crossed
paths in Toledo and the city shows this union its cobblestone streets, unique
architecture, and ornate tiles. Surrounded by a river and sitting atop a hill,
Toledo made for a perfect Spanish capital before Madrid. The historic sights
and sounds quickly captured our hearts. The best we can do is share some photos
with you and encourage you to make a visit yourself; words simply won’t do it
justice.
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| La Iglesia de San Juan y Los Reyes |
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| Patio de La Iglesia de San Juan y Los Reyes |
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| Shaded street in Toledo |
The bus ride home was far too long and had us wishing we
were still wandering the older-than-America streets of Toledo; the last thing
we wanted to do was eat dinner with Flori speaking only Spanish. However, we
knew we had no chance when we got home and remembered tonight was the night of
Alberto’s return.
[Alberto. Flori’s resident House Dad/Boyfriend who works as
a traveling ham salesman. No kidding. He proposed last week after her divorce
was finalized but that was a little too soon for Flori’s liking. Again, no
kidding.]
With couches pushed back, and chairs brought in from the
kitchen; Jorge, Flori, Alberto, and we sat down for a dinner we assumed would
be like any other but were we ever so wrong.
Alberto brought his hams, Jorge brought a bottle of
Portuguese wine, and Flori brought her A-game with a delicious four-course
meal. Hours of conversation and laughter ensued and relationships were
developed over a language we are still learning. How cool is that? Everything
from the Frog on the Edificio Historico to Jorge’s many “amigas” was discussed
and we left the table ever so tired but so glad that we get to call Paseo de
Canelejas our home for a month.
It may not always be normal but we’re glad the Cinco de Canelejas
is finally back together.
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| Hasta luego from La Catedral de Toledo |
Hailey & SK
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