Spain 2004

Spain; June, 2004

From Madrid, we drove north through the Sierra de Guadarrama.
These poppies (amapolas) lined a stone wall at Pedraza.
The archeological site at Termes (Sp. Tiermes) consists of massive rock formations that were carved and modified by various peoples.
Anthropologist F. D. Cring checks out a visigothic burial site at Termes. The tomb was carved from living rock.
Part of the Roman era aqueduct at Termes.
Bridge across the Ebro River at Puentelarra, on the border of the País Vasco.
Bilingual signs- Spanish and Basque- entering Puentelarra.
Downtown Guernica.
Basque country landscape.
Atapuerca is a Homo erectus site. We had the best bocadillos of the trip in the town, which can be seen in the background.
Segovia is the site of an impressive Roman acueducto (aquaduct); the marker clebrates the connection between Segovia and Rome with a representation of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. A bit of the aquaduct is visible in the background.
The castle at Segovia, said to be Disney's model for Snow White's castle.
The walled city of Ávila.
Toledo.
Toledo is famous for its swords and armor.
Strolling the narrow streets of Toledo.