ES 2016: Ávila

27/OCT/2016 – the 6th day of our Spain 2016 round trip

22 Oct | 23 – 24 Oct | 25 Oct | 26 Oct | 27 Oct | 28 Oct | 29 Oct | 30 Oct | 31 Oct | 1 Nov | 2 Nov | 3 Nov | 4 Nov | 5 Nov

Words and pictures

Touristing as far as we were able. Very enjoyable all in all but now the stomachs had begun protesting so we had to tread carefully.

We agreed we should come back soon since this town is so beautiful both in itself and due to its location and closeness to Sierra de Gredos. Footnote: The Telepizza was not eatable…

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Catedral de Ávila

Basilica de San Vicente

Teresa de Jesús (Santa Teresa de Ávila)

ES 2016: Toledo-Ávila

26/OCT/2016 – the 5th day of our Spain 2016 round trip

22 Oct | 23 – 24 Oct | 25 Oct | 26 Oct | 27 Oct | 28 Oct | 29 Oct | 30 Oct | 31 Oct | 1 Nov | 2 Nov | 3 Nov | 4 Nov | 5 Nov

Words and pictures

Leaving Toledo

Driving the Picasso towards Ávila via not the fastest or least complicated way.

Sierra de Gredos

A fantastic drive with an increasingly impressive and heartwarming view of the proud Spanish landscape.

N502, Sierra de Gredos

The driving sometimes required a cool and courageous temper.

av510, Sierra de Gredos

av510, Sierra de Gredos

Then, at last we met a flock of cows. The cows had bells.

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We reached Ávila and were welcomed with many many words by the host. She was very proud of her town.

Today’s itenary

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