As we left Madrid for Extremadura the forecast was predicting a weekend of rain and thunderstorms but, luckily, the sun was determined to shine. Over the next few days white puffy clouds filled the sky, threatening a storm that never came. It was what I like to call photogenic weather. So before I get into the details of our trip through Extremadura I would like to share some shots taken in Trujillo, Spain using some of the techniques I’ve been practicing since reading Getting Out of Auto.
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Photogenic Trujillo, Spain
A girl and her mother stand outside of the village church after Palm Sunday mass.
The Palm Sunday procession passes by as villagers admire.
A simple steeple adorns this church.
My first glimpse of the castle as we make our way up the hill.
Taking in the view of Trujillo from the grounds of the castle.
Orange trees, red roofs, and mountains in the background—gorgeous!
Busy bees adorn the wildflowers.
Trujillo, seen from another perspective.
Look at those clouds!
My niece Elisa is enjoying her photo shoot.
Does anyone know the name of these purple flowers?
Trying so hard to be sunny!
A lock on the door of the cemetery.
The most romantic door I’ve ever seen.
If you guys have pictures from a photogenic day please leave a link in the comments– I love staking your blogs too!
Lauren Aloise
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Trujillo is somewhere I’ve been dying to get! Just wait till I sit down and sort my pictures from Turkey!!
Hey Cat, I’ve been here all Semana Santa with the novio — he’s from here. I’m heading down to Sevilla tomorrow for a few days, maybe we can meet up. Also, I’ll be back in Trujillo from June 6 or 7… their “feria” is in June, but definitely nothing like the feria in Seville. Also, you might be interested in coming the first weekend in May when they have their Feria Internacional de Queso y Vino. Best fiestas ever!
Jealous Aubrey! I hope to get to the cheese fair in May…
I am dying to see your Turkey pictures! I’m sure I’ll just die from envy. Hurry up and post them already! 🙂
I love all the colorful flowers and old buildings. I think the purple flowers might be wisteria?
Oh that could be right! I should ask my mother, she’d know, but I don’t think she reads this too often!
Yes Lauren, Cat is right. Wisteria is the flower in your photograph. I love the door with the heart!!
Thanks Mom! I knew you’d know… and I guess you do read this more than I realized! Love you!
love all the pics!! and especially the countryside and the castle.
I’m kind of fond of my Toledo pics, which I have to admit, hubby took some of them. but here is the link:
http://travelswithtoby.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/the-city-on-the-hill-toledo-espana/
Love your Toledo pictures Toby! It is such a gorgeous town as well!
thanks! yes, Toledo is one of my faves!
Hi Lauren,
Nice pics of a lovely part of Spain.You are so right ,the weather was great for photos this last week.Here is one I took In Murcia: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhMor9g6tWE/T4P7oMJgYcI/AAAAAAAAAMY/8XaKBApbZOU/s1600/pascua2012+048.JPG
stunning!!!
That is lovely Patrick! I was hoping to catch a rainbow on our trip since we did have a few 5 minute showers here and there, but no such luck!
The flowers you ask about are Wisteria 🙂