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Madrid

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The time has come to say goodbye to Europe and return home to our family and friends. But before that happens, a few days in Madrid were enjoyed. I am writing this awaiting our flight, so no fluffing around.  After we arrived in Madrid from Segovia, our first task was to find the Tourist Information office and get the lay down on popular tourist activities. Plaza Mayor had a TI (Tourist Information) office - this square is central to much activity. Here's a closer view of the interesting artwork on one of the main buildings. We enjoyed another tasting tour here in Madrid - this time it was an evening tour run by Devour Tours. Andre, our guide had a full house - ten people in this tour - it started at 7:30pm and finished about 11pm.  These tasting tours were a huge highlight on our holiday; I strongly recommend them because they really do combine the tastes of the place with learning about the history and sites to visit. Here are a few more photographs I t...
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Salamanca and Segovia

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Our final stretch to Madrid begins. We exited Portugal from Guarda, and arrived in Spain at Salamanca. First stop Plaza Mayor to the Tourist Information office to pick up maps and ideas for the visit. Impressive square indeed: Ruth selected accommodation in an old vineyard outside the city of Salamanca - a beautiful estate called Hacienda Zorita.  Here's the view of vines from our bedroom: Our bedroom was alongside the vineyard's chapel. No miracles here however. Even after attending their wine tasting education. We learned a whole lot about wine tasting.  The most important thing I learned is that I don't like wines from Salamanca. I'm sure that wasn't the objective but that was the outcome. Nice place though: Onwards and upwards - next stop Avila. This place boasts a wall. Not just any wall I suppose - it is a beautifully preserved medieval wall, originally built in the year 1100. Situated at the top of a hill, the rampar...
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