Alcala de Henares
My trip to Alcala de Henares was my last trip with fellow Filipino scholars from my batch. It was the summer of 1988 and just like the Association of Filipino students did every year while I was there, they organized an excursion for us to get together. I enjoyed the trip a lot but it was a rather sad event too since a number of my friends who received a scholarship from the Spanish government the same time I did were already going home.
With Resty Campomanes, Exequiel Sabarillo, and Menchie Molina at the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes.
At the Castillo de Siguenza, now a national parador or inn in Toledo
Traveling and staying in a parador is luxury travel in Spain. These used to be castles turned high end hotels showcasing Spanish history and design. They can be found all thoughout the country from north to south.
On the steps of the main entrance to the Castillo de Siguenza in Toledo
In the courtyard of the Castillo de Siguenza turned parador nacional
With Mita Abola and Menchi Molina in front of the Catedral de Siguenza.
Mita left as soon as her year long studies at the University of Madrid ended. She did come back a year later to visit us.
One of Spain's most prestigious universities, the Alcala de Henares