Jose and I decided to do a one-night trip to Ciudad Rodrigo, an old city in the region of Salamanca, close to the Portuguese/Spanish border. We stayed the night in a parador, an old palace or castle in Spain that has been converted into a hotel. This particular parador was previously the Castle of Henry II, built in 1372.
Below is the main plaza, where we sat for lunch. Thank god for the blue sky and strong sun that persist even through winter in many places in Spain...
Some spooky trees and a mer-child (?) fountain:
More photos from the town:
The city's cathedral, built between the 12th and 14th centuries:
The city's cathedral, built between the 12th and 14th centuries:
Remnants to the fact that it was once a fortress city:
Overall a great weekend trip!
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