What an amazing day of rich history in Segovia, starting from the 1st century AD and the Romans building a gigantic aqueduct, to the extraordinary Cathedral of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion and of San Fruitos @ 1525, and mid-evil castle used by earlier Spanish monarchs and Spanish King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in Columbus' time. All this by high speed train that rode water smooth and dead quiet at 200+ mph, and then miles of walking on cobble stone streets in 100+ temperatures. Redding trained me well for the heat!
This ancient city of Segovia was extraordinary in every way, in size, elegance, location and quality of craftsmanship. The Alcazar Castle, built on the remains of a Roman fortress, is perched high on a plateau that made it defensible and allowed it to withstand the many sieges of its time.
It was so far down from the castle walls that I got vertigo leaning over to look down. It is easy to see why it is still intact. Defense is key!
It was so far down from the castle walls that I got vertigo leaning over to look down. It is easy to see why it is still intact. Defense is key!
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