Toledo

The high speed train from Madrid to Toledo only took 35 minutes. Arriving in Toledo, we took a taxi to our guesthouse/B & B. The taxi could only take us so far and then we had to walk as the town is not meant for cars. Unfortunately, the taxi driver gave us the wrong direction, so we were a little lost until we heard another couple asking for directions to the same place and as they could speak Spanish, we teamed up with them and eventually found it. What a cute little place. The photos show the reception, the hallway leading to our bedroom (only 5 bedrooms in all), the breakfast room down in the dungeon, the roof top terrace and the view from the terrace. And yes, we did watch the sunset up there while drinking a nice bottle of red.

                         

                                           

                          

                          

                          

Toledo is on a mountaintop with great views on all sides. The Tagus River runs around it and of course, like most European cities, it has so many historical sites. We decided to take a ride on this little train which leaves from the central plaza, the Zocodover. The 45 minute ride took us over the river so we could look back at the city and what great views we had.

                          

                         

                         

This morning we took a 2 hour walk along the river as there are only so many churches you can look at. It seems that everyone in Toledo has a map as it's so easy to get lost here! Although by getting lost, you discover something new. Tiny narrow streets lead off in all directions, mostly uphill! 

                         

                         

I have loved Toledo and so glad we came here but tomorrow we head north with a train back to Madrid and then another to Valładolid. Our trip is coming to an end with only about 10 more days before we head home.