Madrid/ Segovia

I chose this as one of my pictures because I believe it shows how American 'culture', at least American corporations are big in other countries.  This is in Madrid, we passed this McDonald's, which was next to a KFC and then we saw a Burger King.  I thought the prices were higher but the food was much of the same.

This picture is from Madrid.  This is the old palace of a previous royal family.  The Spanish oscars called 'Goya's were hosted here last night.  It was really different to see an award show from a different country because, not only were they in another language, I didn't recognize any of the actors or movies.

This is a picture of a beautiful cathedral right beside our classroom building.  It was probably the biggest I have seen before (hence it doesn't all fit in one picture). I chose this picture because this cathedral is evidence of the strong Catholic influence in the country.

This is a picture from the street marketplace that happens in La Plaza Mayor every Thursday.  The street was filled with vendors and people bartering over goods.  They sold mainly food items, but there was also clothes and other items.

This is a good picture of the Aqueduct that goes through the city of Segovia.  It was built when the city was under Roman rule between the first and fifth centuries.  It is really cool to walk past something that old everyday!