Segovian Sausage Festival

"Where was your favorite day trip outside of Madrid?" - Me

"Segovia." - Everyone

So, I have been hearing about Segovia for a while--almost since my very first day here. Oh, Katie, you just have to go to Segovia!

Well, folks, I finally went to the long-dreamed-about Segovia! I had meant to go a week earlier, but I had tonsillitis. Talk about a downer.

Anyway, I finally made it to the famed site on Saturday, June 29. It seemed like just any other day in Segovia. Of course, we started the day out by seeing another wedding. How does this keep happening to me? Are there weddings everyday everywhere in Spain?

A short walk down the street revealed my home! Dakota bar and cafeteria in Segovia! Repping the plains no matter where I go.

The famous Roman aqueduct was visible the entire walk. The street view was lovely and filled with people. However, we did think that the aqueduct would be much bigger.

Here is one of the oldest restaurants in Segovia. From what we heard, it's also one of the most expensive.

In the end, the aqueduct turned out to be about the size we expected. HUGE!

The real treat for the day was not the aqueduct, however. It was the surprise festival! Here is a band that kept walking through the town playing along next to this decorated truck. Women danced traditionally as we watched the spectacle. 

Once we got closer, we realized that the truck was not simply for decoration. It was giving out free sausage, bread, and drinks! We tasted a bit of the sausage just for kicks. We're in Spain!

There were also these huge doll/heads/paper-maché looking figures. Honestly, I'm not entirely sure how to describe them. There were also people running around with these heads on. They had brooms in their hands that they whacked people with! When I was hit the first time by a broom, I was very confused. When I was hit the second time, I wanted to chase the little kid around and give it back to him!

After seeing the bulk of the festival, we headed over to the castle. Just outside in the gardens, there was a little girl who was told that there was a princess living in the castle. I hope for her sake that there actually was! :)

It's times like these that it just hits you that you're actually in Spain. I can't believe my luck. Then again, anyone could do it!

Segovia was just as everyone said it would be. But, I must say, they weren't there when the sausage festival was going on. :)