Last Leg



Tomorrow we fly back the U.S. of A.!
We will be home in time to vote and then get in some recovery time.
This has been an amazing trip for us and the last 2 weeks have continued to be highlights.  After 2 nights in Cāceres and 3 in Salamanca, we've spent our last week in Madrid.   All 3 cities are amazing  and it has reinforced our love of Spain and our intention of returning.
   A brief thought inspired by our ten weeks here and our experiences in the four countries we visited.....

....Europe has surpassed the U.S. on many levels including infrastructure, progressive ideals, an enlightened world view,  and lively social interaction.
    For those that haven't traveled abroad or done so recently, the differences are staggering.
We are looking forward to returning home especially to see family and friends, but Spain will be on our minds.
Don and Carol

                          Cāceres

                    Moorish baths
                 
                       Plaza Mayor.  Cāceres

                         Salamanca




                  Puente Romana  Salamanca

                       Madrid


            Plaza Santa Ana

               Churros and Chocolate

          Centro de Arte Reina Sofia





      Atocha train station


                    Puerte del Sol

Comments

  1. Patty LewisNovember 4, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    Looking forward to seeing you both. Glad you'll be back in time to vote.

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  2. TuanNovember 4, 2018 at 11:54 AM

    Welcome home, brother, now vote straight blue!

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