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The hubby and I started our visit at the majestic Roman aqueduct. The aqueduct is 894m long and 28m high. According to our guide, it was built without a drop of mortar. It's so incredibly amazing and I wonder how they had managed to construct such a massive piece of work.
From here, we made our way to the heart of the town where the resplendent Catedral was. The church is a magnificent building inside and out. While I was in the church, all I wanted to do was to sit on the bench and admire its beauty.
Our last stop was the fortified Alcazar. Inside is a collection of armour and military gear. We also got to see the ornate interiors of the reception rooms. What I love most about the Alcazar is the fact that it's like a fairytale come true. You see a castle and you begin to imagine a knight in shining armour riding on a horse, galloping towards the castle on a mission to save the ravishing princess who was imprisoned in the tower by the wicked queen. And in the end, they lived happily ever after.
The town of Segovia. Walking towards the Roman aqueduct.
The majestic Roman aqueduct.
Another pic of the aqueduct.
The enchanting town of Segovia which has a picture-postcard look. 
The hubby bought a lottery ticket hoping that he would win 1 million euro. I would have been a taitai now if he really did.
Approching the Catedral. 
The magnificent Catedral.
The Alcazar.
Knight on horseback.Avila
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Avila reminds me of San Gimignano. Like San Gimignano, this pretty old town is huddled behind intact medieval walls. The hubby and I visited 2 main tourist sights - Basilica de san Vicente and Convento de Santa Teresa. The town is known as the birthplace of Santa Teresa, a mystical writer and reformer of the Carmelite order. There's even a small museum where people can know more about her life. The most intriguing piece of exhibit is a piece of Santa Teresa's ring finger. Her finger was actually cut off after she died, preserved and then displayed in the museum.
Basilica de san Vicente.
Entrance of Basilica de san Vicente. 
The splendid Basilica de san Vicente.
The city walls of Avila.
Walking through the laneways of Avila brought back many fond memories of my Italy trip.
Convento de Santa Teresa. It was built in 1636 at the birthplace of Santa Teresa.
One last pic taken outside the medieval walls before saying goodbye.
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