A Purposeful Wanderer

(This post is for an assignment for one of my classes, however, it should still be awesome)

One of my favorite things I did on my trip to Spain was take the time to wander around. As a rule, I like to know where I am. Maybe this stems from my control issues, but this is just one of my many hypotheses. While I was in Spain, though, I pushed myself to go places I had never been. Much of this exploring I did alone. Wielding my "callejero" (street guide) and curious spirit, I would scamper off into Madrid and Toledo's unknown crevices. On one of my walk-abouts I got to see things I never would've expected to see. The following pictures are some "ejemplos" (examples).

 Plaza del Toros (Plaza of the Bulls, yes, it is an operational bull-fighting arena)

 A view of beautiful Toledo countryside (I think I climbed over 400 steps to see this, only to find the escalator afterwards. C'est la vie.)

 Mesquita de Cristo de la Luz [Mosque of Christ of the Light] (it took me 1 1/2 hours to find this 'lil guy, Note: the name of this mosque is an example of the changes and diversity of Spanish history)

 Puerta del Sol [Door of the Sun] (not the same as the one in Madrid, this is an entrance to the walled part of Toledo from the bottom of the hill)

I found this romantic little spot by the river outside of the walls of Toledo (Rio Tajo). I just followed a path down a hill.

My experiences in my wanderings were worth every moment, every twinge of fear of being lost, and every drop of rain or sweat that got me rather wet throughout my trips. I hope that this trip to Spain will help me to take more risks and have more adventures in the future.

(Requirements for example assignment: Use a minimum of 5 Spanish words and define, share 'field trip' experience, minimum of 10 sentences, have fun! Better for high school and college students)