I was fortunate enough to visit Spain with family for thirteen days, here are a few pics...
Our house is in El Molar (which means "the molar/tooth" - just one of the many humourous names given to places in Spain), just outside the city centre of Madrid.
Madrid is beautiful, with its breathtaking mountainous scenery and small pretty cottages... a
definite heartthrob!
We managed to drive up about 2000 metres above sea level. Felt a little light headed as the pressure began to drop minutely (had great flash backs of physiology lectures). The view from above was immensely spectacular! Driving up to high altitude reminded my brother and I of one of the best episodes of the Top Gear series.
Hollywood look-alike-much!
Thought it looked cool so took a picture while we drove past it on our way to Madrid!
A bull! These boards aren't put up any more, but the ones that are left are monuments now.
Wonderful... he even smiled for the camera! =D
SEGOVIA here I come!!
Segovia is a historical place located in the community of Castilla y Leon - meaning "Castle and lion" kinda like our Elephant & Castle huh!
Be-u-ti-ful... a Spanish aqua-duct. Here's a better pic of the tremendous beast...
Next up, the Cathedral and MY (;-]) castle... nah, it's actually the castle of Isabela La Catholica:
The head in the bottom right corner is my little bro's!
I don't know much about the history of Segovia (maybe I should do a bit of research, hmm... nah!), but I do know that the architecture is exquisite. Walking down the old streets were brilliant (including the oh-so-good shopping facilities), the walls of the buildings were decorated with tiles of geometric patterns greatly influenced by Islamic art. I'll see if I can find a few photos for my next post.
I've got so much to talk about - I'm actually bursting! Until next time... Adios & hasta pronto!
Aww cool pikz. Looks like you had a great time. see you sooon x
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! I'm excited just reading it... I wana see more pics lol :D Thanx for being so encouraging with my blog, it means alot :) X
ReplyDeleteThanx gals!
ReplyDeleteHey Amy... I added a link to ur blog in my side gadget ---> check it out! lol x
Lol, SubhanAllah, Spain looks immensily beautiful *mental note - must go to spain at one point in my life* and your brother's pretty cute as well - he reminds me of my little cousin lol.
ReplyDeleteAwww honey, it's so nice to 'read' from you again.
I totaly have to write a post about my trip to Wales now - though I doubt I could make it better than this. lol
Anyway, I wanted to know if I could co-write IslamBites with you. We could take turns writing or collaberate on a post we both feel passionate about. I had a few ideas for this post I wanted to write about the history of our Prophet(SAW)and the media today. But while I was writing I realised that it didn't fit in with the 'sound' of my blog. So Inshallah let me know, what you think.