Phillip in Segovia
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A day in Segovia with the district. Elder Brown and Elder Karren.
This aqueduct was built by the Romans and is still standing (and apparently it is technically still usable, although they don’t use it). Impressive.
 The aqueduct in the background.
 So many of the buildings had the coolest texture on them. (And so many different patterns!)
I really haven’t seen that anywhere else in Spain.
The big, decked-out, domed building is a famous cathedral. (I may have studied it in art history…) Hna. Barnes said it looked like a giant wedding cake. :)
The next few photos have to do with the castle in Segovia.
Elder Miller said this was a model for the castle in "Sleeping Beauty." It also had cool texture on the walls, and that one little window which seems to show the Muslim influence from Spain’s past. This castle used to be a main royal residence, and it was from this castle that Isabella the Catholic left to be proclaimed queen, on the Main Square of Segovia on December 13th, 1474 (according to the pamphlet I snagged). Then the Court moved to Madrid and the castle was used as a state prison and then housed the Royal Artillery School.
 The Muslim window.
 I loved the windows with all the cool glass.
In basically every room I was stunned by the ceilings.
Other castles and palaces have had beautiful ceilings, but not nearly so many carved, 3D-type ones as Segovia.
A great view all directions.
 Then we popped outside for a bit. Beautiful view.
The group photo on the stairs includes everyone who went, except E. Miller who took the photo for us. (from top stair down) Hna. Barnes, E. Jeppson, Hna. Lester, E. Karren, Hna. Jolley, Me, and Hna. Ball (Hna. Lester’s trainee who is hysterical and makes me laugh).
A pretty temple square flower picture.
 Sunset photos taken from the roof terrace, Apparently there have been some major fires in Spain, which is unfortunate, but I think made for some good sunsets.
The prettiest Spanish tortilla I’ve made yet (but it still doesn’t taste like I want it to).