FUN-travel: Northern Spain – Salamanca, Spain
July 25, 2012 by Susan Clarke
Day 14 – Monday, July 23 – Salamanca, Spain
University of Salamanca
What I LIKE
- another beautiful day – cool in morning
- computer is still working
- 10:30 – 12:30 nice walk through old town
- go to University – the oldest in Spain – built 1230
- McDonalds has coffee for 1 Euro – just off Plaza Mayor (coffee there costs 3 Euro)
- best lunch so far @ Parador – roasted peppers & tuna salad – broad bean & chorizo stew – nice white wine from Duero region
- take siesta
- happy hour on the large veranda overlooking the old city
- dinner @ Parador quite good – large plate of fresh grilled vegetables – grilled tuna on mashed potatoes – more nice wine from Duero region
What I DON’T LIKE
- computer screen reads “no operating system found” – take out battery & restart
- many businesses & tourist attractions are closed on Monday
- too much meat, cheese, bread & mayo for me
FF (FUN-fact) – There are many stores selling Ibérco ham in varying degrees of quality. 18 Euros for 100 grams (4 0z) of the best – acorn only fed pigs.