We leave Elvas for Caceres Spain to visit (meet) Helene’s daughter Ainslie.
The wall of the old city
Looking a little weary after an early morning and a travel day.
On arrival in Elvas we were welcomed by rain - and everything was closed for siesta.
A very quiet central plaza - though good for taking photos without hundreds of unknown tourists.
We called this cat corner. We followed the meow of 3 cats and discovered this arch way that lead to the inner circle of the town where the castle and church are located.
Small streets that twisted and turned lead us to all kinds of archways and vista.
One of the many small chapels/churches located around the inner city walls.
The arrow closest to the town is where we were standing, the second arrow is Spain. The country terrain has not changed must an we could follow the landmarks and look out over the walls to Spain.
The view from the English soldiers memorial of battles with Spain many centuries ago.
Sentry box at the English soldiers memorial. They have a lovely gardened cemetery area with memorials around the outside,
A Madonna shrine placed above the archway.
Another doorway - these seem to be replacing our tree shots.
The aqueduct seen from the historical centre.
View over the wall
You can see Elvas castle in the background.
Doesn't he remind you of the king in Shrek????? The statue is really that short.
Just horsing around!!! Flag shot.
Picnic lunch under the aqueduct. Did you know that you can buy Brie (cheese) in a tub as a spread? Soooo cool and tasty.
Aqueduct with the afternoon sun.
Elvas Castle
Inside Elvas Castle
Elvas Castle's tribute to Australia
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