Today we woke up in the lovely and grand Toledo. A town founded by the Romans with the name of Toletum. We started our visit with a panoramic view from the outside of the town.
Then we went to a factory where they make swords and jewelry with the Toledan typical technique of Damasquinado. Incredible pieces of handmade work.
After that we walked it's streets and visited "Capilla de Santo Tomé" where the famous El Greco painting called "El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz" is exhibited. Then we saw The Synagogue of Santa Maria, and lastly the breathtaking Cathedral. This church was built in pure Gothic style and its interior has the "Tesoro" showing fabulous pieces made out of gold and silver; you can also find what is believed to be the Virgin Mary's actual footprints on a rock; and paintings by El Greco in the sacristy, and the most deliciously Baroque style piece showing the whole Bible on a statute. One of my favorite European Cathedrals I've ever been to.
We then had lunch in a nice restaurant recommended by a sweet lady, Carmen (I know, all Spanish ladies seemed to be called Carmen) She was the owner of a store where the other teacher of the group, Cindy and I bought some things. When we asked if she could recommend a place to eat she actually walked us to her nephew's restaurant called El Gallo. That is the Spanish warm and welcoming personality right there.
After lunch, we traveled for an hour or so on the bus and arrived in Madrid. Our hotel in Madrid is really nice. We all took the subway to the restaurant where we had dinner. After dinner we walked the streets of downtown Madrid at night. We had the best of times with the kids. Went to a Market place called "Mercado San Miguel". Walked to Palacio Real (Royal Palace); a Plaza with a statue of "Don Quixote de la Mancha" and the place called "Las Cuevas" where the oldest restaurant of the world is found (according to the Guinness Book of Records) "Restaurante Botín". We walked back to our hotel.
We really had a lot of fun and the kids went to bed again tired, but happy
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