Reunited with Felipe and the tour guide wasn’t Fernando. It
was pretty obvious this was going to be the best excursion yet – we weren’t
disappointed.
Autogrill was the real first stop on this Sunday
exploration. In the words of Kristen, “If Waffle House and a rest stop
procreated in Europe…” It’s a place even “Los Reyes Catolicos” would be proud
of.
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El Escorial made us feel like princesses. A
palace/monastery/basilica/garden all wrapped into one – straight out of a fairy
tale.
The place itself was gorgeous but the commentary from Jordi
was even more worthwhile. Jordi: program director, Spanish literature
professor, FC Barcelona enthusiast, and newlywed of three weeks. From royal
scandals to political undercurrents, he and his wife Carmen enlightened us on
all the happenings of Spain. They even promised to join us in the Plaza later
for Tapas; an offer we couldn’t refuse.
A short bus ride later and we made it to Ávila – the medieval
city and home of Saint Teresa of the Little Flower (SK’s Catholic family was
most excited about this excursion). We were only there briefly but it was enough
time to see a couple churches and the famous “murallas” or large stone walls
that enclose the entire city. Rich in history and full of charm, Ávila sure
didn’t disappoint.
We got back to Salamanca just in time to watch the World Cup
final with 87,451 of our closest friends in the Plaza. We went to the final
still a little bitter that Spain didn’t advance. However, watching soccer in
Europe was still something to remember.
Congrats, Germany, you did it. Bratwurst for everyone.
Hailey & SK
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