Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Valencia, Spain - Chris and Kristin in Toledo

 Chris and Kristin spent 2 nights in Toledo, Spain. It was a 4 to 5hr drive so that gave them an evening and a full day. Why Toledo, you ask? As I did. An interest in witchcraft and magic, was the answer.

 Toledo, Spain, is historically renowned as a major center of medieval magic, sorcery, and Inquisition-era witch trials, often referred to as a "city of witches" and alchemists in folklore. It served as a hub for alleged underground schools of necromancy and was a focal point for the Spanish Inquisition to suppress heresy.

This may be from their hotel. They both commented that it was very hilly. In contrast to here and Valencia, both of which are dead flat.
 
They also said it was very cold. It is in Central Spain

The old section has narrow streets. 

They went to the Cathedral, that Chris said was huge and beautiful.

They also had a walking tour and visited the museum of magic.

When they got back they just had time to pack and then take a brief walk on the beach at dusk, as they flew home the next day.



Collecting stones for Kristin's collection (she had 12lbs to spare in her suitcase)

I dislike having my picture taken but sometimes you just have to let it happen.

We noticed new additions to the beach.

No idea what that's all about but I will keep an eye on the progress.

This little bird almost looks like a British Robin but the breast is very pale. The female of the species does have a paler, more orange breast but not this pale, so I don't think it is. Most British Robins are non migratory but some do fly south to Spain.

Chris left me a book to read (The Nightingale), multiple electric plug adapters and they left these 2 transportation passes that still have 6 trips on them.

 It was lovely having them visit but the time flew by. 

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