Toledo

Last weekend was the first weekend, since I've moved here, that I've ventured outside of Madrid. That's because most day trips require waking up somewhat early. The night life here goes so late, I usually stay up until at least 4am on the weekends. Even when I get home early, or don't go out at all, I stay up late out of habit.

Well, I finally went to bed at a reasonable hour last Saturday, so on Sunday I took a bus ride down to Toledo with my friend Jennifer. Toledo is a charming little town that's only about an hour away. Everything is built on a hill, which makes a scenic backdrop for the scattered medieval architecture.





We took a path known as the "Ruta de Don Quijote".









Then we ate some croissants for lunch and wandered the winding, narrow streets of the town.







We walked around, checking out the shops and the view. Some of the stores were selling weapons or suits of armor.





We saw the sun setting on the cathedral, walked around some more, and went home. For me, it was a needed escape from the noise and crowds of the city. It was a Sunday so the cathedral was closed, but if you want to read more about it, go here or look at my friend Nina's blog.