Toledo

So what does Toledo have that we don't? Winding narrow streets, a wall, and of course...Swords. Toledo has some of the best metal weapons in the world. It was pretty amazing, I was tempted to come home with a sword but desisted for a few reasons 1. I assume customs does not look favorably on that sort of thing 2. Not sure what my host mother would say upon finding a sword in my room but 3. and most importantly Dinah + Big Sharp Object...not going to end well. So for the safety of those around me and myself I left the handmade swords in their glass casings. Another thing that we passed was the gold metal working. The artisans use the same tools to inlay gold into jewelry that they have used for hundreds of years. It was all very beautiful, even the weapons were handmade.

(Example of why college students shouldn't be given weapons)

Toledo is also known for its marzipan, a treat that I bravely tried, and it was good. Not something I would choose over chocolate but good, sweet and a little nutty. I did get some chocolate as a back up just in case the marzipan fell through. My newest weakness...Chocolate croissants. They are only 1.20 at the corner store and they are hard to resist anywhere.