One of my greatest memories of Spain is "The ancient city of Pedraza".
We had to wait to climb the road to enter Pedraza while an primeval lady with a staff walked a herd of cows down that road.
As I climbed the road towards the city, I felt as though I had entered the twilight zone. Everything felt untouched for centuries. The feeling chilled me to my bones (of course in a good way).
We had lunch at a place I do not remember. We had Lamb roasted on an open pit. I felt regal. The wine flowed, and so did the laughter.
I wish I had paid more attention to it all, 14 years ago.
When we go back in March, I will not forget a milli second. I promise you that! village of Pedraza
Posts: 25 | Location: fort lauderdale, Florida | Registered: 03 February 2002
It's true. Pedraza is a incredibly beautiful village in Segovia. It's said that they have the best roasted lamb in the world.
There are two special nights at the village: the first and the second saturday of July (If I recall well). In these nights all the electrical lights are turned off and about 30000 candels are lighted to enlighten the village.
I've never been there in those nights but, I hope I can go this year.
Bye.
Posts: 191 | Location: madrid | Registered: 10 December 2001
To Totx and Jeremy.... In reference to roasted lamb in Pedraza. I didn't get prices but a recommendation.
This is a quote from my college professor, who took us to Espana in 1988. He has gone every year for the last 17 years.
"The name of the restaurant in Pedraza is Manrique. The problem is they only serve groups--one or two people can't just walk in there and eat, I think. If that's the case go across the street to Pintor Zuloaga, the parador restaurant, and eat on the balcony overlooking the valley."
Posts: 25 | Location: fort lauderdale, Florida | Registered: 03 February 2002
Hey Multimadridians.....This place sounds seriously cool. I've been trying to find someplace good to take my wife and daughter. This may be a good optin. Thanks.
BTW, I like that daytrip idea Jer, etc. If you or anyone else is interested in doing this thing say on a weekend, drop me a line (my email address is listed) and we can see if it would work.
poseso.... Tony --- English Unlimited... Un ambiente para aprender ingl�s... (An English Learning Environment)
Posts: 656 | Location: Madrid (Kansas City, USA) | Registered: 06 November 2001
oh my gosh, I love Pedraza!! My host parents took me there a couple years ago and I loved it. Tony -or anybody- interested in going again or for the first time? Some friends of mine will hopefully go for the day somewhere around May 16ish. Let me know! p.s. how did y'all's trip go?
Ok, our Pedraza trip was last Spring but it is never too late to post and bring it all back
Michael & Diana, if you see this from back home in Ft. Lauderdale, just want to let you know that Ena and I miss ya lots and that we had anb AWESOME time in Pedraza with you that Spring day
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