The dental appointment didn't take long, and we were free to go on our way at about lunchtime — but still have to return in a week, so will be sticking around the general area for a while.
We've decided to hover about Segovia and Madrid — although we've been there before, they still have many things for us to do and see.
We drove northwards, skirting Madrid and going further northwards, pausing only for a little Macca's time on the way. Decided to use the tollways, to make the driving a little easier — and this meant that we went through a couple of spectacular tunnels.
Decided to find an aire in Palazuelos de Eresma, just a couple of kilometeres east of Segovia — we wanted to get back to Segovia to experience the full effect of the second-century Roman aqueduct that dominates the town. The aire itself had too much slope to use for overnighting, but there is a large flat gravel area just up from it that was a perfect site, with magnificent views to the Guardarrama mountains.
Distance driven — today, 108 miles ( 173 km ); to date, 14,954 miles ( 24,066 km )
I wrote one and google sent out a new sign in thing. i really get sick of them, but no doubt computers cannot give an inch. I hit sign out last night, is why. Well, as I said, the Guarderrama ranges are magnificent though the peaks look chilly and dangerous. They are vast aren't they? The soft tinge of pink from the setting sun on the side of the slope was a nice touch. I am geting a bit confused with Spain. Every time I see a standing animal in a stone colour, as in your field, I am beginning to wonder if it is sculpted or real. I thought the fortress like entrance to the tunnel gave a sort of 'abandon hope all ye who enter here sort of feeling. Your contrasts of shapes and slopes in landscapes are inspiring Warren. Glad the teeth are on the way to being fixed Suzie (Yeeouch). It sometimes does one good just to allegorically 'stand and stare', does it not, thinking of your localised venues at this time. Love to both, cathy Jones
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