Heading up those narrow, winding roads to another charming town, where an enchanting maze of cobblestone streets from the 16th c. crisscross the hillside

The presence of the Jewish people is part of the history of every part of the world...or so it seemed until they had to flee and escape the Spanish Inquisition

Barca d'Alva is the last Portuguese town on the Douro River.  Its port is just a few hundred yards from the Spanish border.

In either direction, terraced vineyards climb riverbanks and steep hills spill into river gorges

This photo was taken by John as our bus hung over the edge, and our driver hoped there's not another bus coming from the opposite direction. 

This  Romanesque-Gothic Old Cathedral is at one end of the campus

The students must all be studying...

...just as my son undoubtedly did....

Always charming places to eat...and to find something hat related

Salamanca's town square, typical of so many European cities...

...filled with people, restaurants, shops, etc.

Beautiful buildings in downtown Salamanca, a short walk from The University

It is actually called "The Golden City" because so many of the buildings are gold colored

The House of Shells, a medieval building decorated with 300+ shells, representing the symbol of Santiago de Compestela.

Salamanca is a stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago

The blue of the sky has to be seen to be believed

Music, always sweet music in the air

Let us entertain you while you eat!

Lunch is followed by a visit to a Convent