Segovia

The Romans built the aquaduct 2000 years ago and it still carries water!

My most vivid memory of Spain from 28 years ago is of the aquaduct of Segovia. 

It runs right down the street  between the houses, though I guess you would have to say that the aquaduct came first and the houses after.

You can see how it crosses a valley, so that this is the tallest part.  Once you climb some giant stairs to the right, the town goes on at normal scale to the church and castle.

Massive. 

But perfect. 

I love this guy looking up. 

A private secret garden tucked under one of the arches. 

Dramatc sky, snowcapped mountains, busy square... 

The city symbol on a little brass plaque

The giant stairs

The city symbol on a bollard, and the aquaduct disappearing into the city, where it eventually goes underground. 

The church and square where we had lunch

City symbol in pink!  For recycling of clothing.  

Back where we started.