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20/07/10 Madrid, Spain - Coimbra, Portugal
AVILA
First stop today, a small town enclosed by a brick wall. We did a walking tour through the town visited the cathedral and town hall. Was not much different to other Spanish towns -just had a wall around it!
SALAMANCA
- Beautiful cathedral from the outside. There is an astronaut that has been moulded to the outside as a symbol of modernisaation.
- University (1218) - had to spot the frog which was hidden amongst the carvings. The legend is that if you find the frog you will have luck in love and life. If you are a single lady you will find a man within a year. I never would have found it if a group of kids werent reflecting their watch onto it so not sure if my luck will come or not!! Had lunch with Adele, a quick glimpse of Plaza Major then back on the bus.
Crossed the border to Portugal, didnt get stopped for passport check or anything. Landscape is totally different to spain. Alot greener and white houses instad of dusty red. Overnight in Coimbra which is a city famous for its old uni.
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mum you had lunch with adele? nanga adele??? Doms reply: Nah not Nanga Adele although that would hav been lovely! THis is a lady from Adelaide that we met on tour.