I knew I wanted to see and visit Toledo once again. Even though I had been there twice before, those visits took place over 28 years ago. While I have fond memories of the city, I really now only remember places I have pictures of. Thus, on our first stop in Spain and prior to our trip to Lisbon, we just had to go. My partner, Marc, had not been so he was just as eager and excited as I was.

I was surprised to find out that the train travel now took less than an hour. I remember taking the train back in the days and it took an hour or so. Not very long but definitely not just 45 minutes. Now, that's progress.

The train we took sure was fast and efficient not to mention modern. I was impressed. The trip was so short, I didn't have time to nap on board. I enjoyed watching the views through the windows.

I do need to state something tourists and visitors to the city of Toledo need to know. Upon arrival, one sees a tourist office right after getting out of the train. Little did I know it wasn't the official government tourist office. I began to suspect when everything inside was for sale, maps included. Then the person manning the place began selling bus tours for a price I no longer recall.

Just a few steps down the platform, we saw the real government tourist office where we obtained a map free of charge and the information we needed to tour the city.

Unlike previous visits to the Cathedral of Toledo, this time around there was a 10 euro fee to enter. Quite steep if you ask me, then again, I can understand the Spanish government can use the funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the beautiful cathedral.