Saturday 2nd June (El Acueducto)


Mr. Kite looked out of The Joint window and in the distance the mountains still had some snow. A black kite flew slowly over a meadow looking for food.

Later in the morning Mr. Kite and His Lady travelled on the bus into Segovia. The bus stopped by a splendid acueducto. The Romans and their slaves had made a good job of it.

Then it was to The Cathedral for the six euro walk. Now Mr. Kite can say it was worth every penny; not quite every penny but every cent. The Cathedral was impressive in art history and extravagance. but standing in the cloisters Mr. Kite heard jackdaws and then a much more chattering racous cry. That was a chough thought Mr. Kite. Looking around Mr. Kite then saw red-billed chough. These gregarious birds were making a noise and flying quickly around the area.

Soon it was too hot for sight-seeing and Mr. Kite and His Lady returned to The Joint. This time the starter was salad in sherry vinegar and oil dressing. The main course was potatoes bravas with broad beans. Once again the house sparrows joined in and once again they were a pleasure to eat with. This time they invited a spotless starling who occasionally made a shrilling noise.

Mr. Kite enjoyed a Mahou Classica. Cheers to the birds of Segovia and the Romans.