Partner Santa Ana Avila

... it's that crucifixion would really really really really hurt. Gothic sculpture and painting is famous for it's ultra-realistic depictions of Jesus on the cross, including very detailed wounds, blood, guts, and gore. I think I've really seen enough nailed hands and feet to get the idea that it was not a fun way to die.

After the cathedral, I ate lunch outside in a plaza and old people stared at me because normal people do not eat outside when it's in ...

... wall and creates a defensive battle point. We then walked across the entire city I think to the Convent of St. Theresa. She was born in Avila at this spot in 1515 and is the first woman that the catholic church named a doctor of the church. There is a chapel for her over the spot where the room was that she was born. The church was built in the early 1600s. In that same square is the Palace of Nunez Vela which is now the ...

... shape of a grill and is absolutely gorgeous inside, but sadly I could not take many pictures because it was prohibited (though I did sneak in two or three). I had lunch with Adam, Marni, and Alex Hoffman at a nice cafe before getting back on the bus for the second half of the visit. We visited the Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen), commissioned by Franco in 1940 to commemorate those lost in the Spanish ...

After our outrageous adventure in Santarem we were on the home stretch of our Pilgrimage. We were heading to Avila the home and birth place of the first female doctor of the church St. Theresa, and John of the Cross. We stayed and prayed in the church dedicated to her and walked around the town, it was a quick visit, and then we were off to Zaragoza.

... but the toll to use the road was €7.50! anyway we got to Avila and it is an amazing town with probably the best city walls in Europe they are hundreds of years old (started in the 11th century) and are still in immaculate condition. We went into the cathedral which was beautiful and also walked along the top of the walls. The walls just keep on going and going and going.

... comprei um potinho com umas bem escurtas e amargas (conta total 2,4€), muito boas. O outro lugar q também "está muy bien" é o mercado árabe, onde comi um doce de pistache (realmente o problema ñ sao os doces árabes e sim os q tem no brasil pra comer...), só ñ comi mais pq era 1€ cada... Mas enfim, ñ vou voltar pra residencia e jantar lá vou comer por aqui mesmo q parece mais interessante.

... s, q tem uam foto de um dos claustros aí) foi onde surgiu a Santa Inquisiçao... :S O primeiro inquisidor da Igreja Católica, Torquemada, tá enterrado lá. E a praça de Santa Teresa (q tem foto dela com o edifício de Rafael Moneo alguns post atrás) era onde ele queimava ou enforcava os infiéis (os judeus).

... an amalgamation of Roman, Muslim and Catholic rules. There of course was a huge number of Catholic churches that we saw. We walked all the way around it, thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Susanna. She's just a well of information and had a lot to say on everything. We also saw the Eolicos...or windmills on top of the hills on our way home. Look at Spain going green. After a long day of walking we're all pretty much worn out. Night night, world.

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... adapter converters but to bring a 10 input power bar! btw, for those of you interested to know what I actually brought along for this trip. I´m happy to tell you that this is probably the lightest I have ever packed for a trip. Here´s the list: 5 shirts 2 khakis 3 pairs of socks 5 undies 1 pair of shorts 1 pair of swim trunks (also used as pajama) 1 rain jacket 2 chiffon towels (light weight and absorbent) Various ...