Sounds like you had alot of fun. That may be another place that I need to go on my vacation!

Spain is a wonderful country. I have been in Madrid a long time ago, but I still remember some of it. Makes me want to dig out some old photographs (if I knew where they were).

Andre

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Salamanca is well-known for its monumental stone structures, most of which are made from stone quarried in nearby Villamayor (about 5 km outside of Salamanca). Apparently, the unique stone changes colors as the sun hits it at different angles throughout the day, although the sun was hiding from me during my stay in Salamanca, so I missed out on this spectacle.

Don't just walk the same streets every time you go to town. Explore the city and let yourself get lost in it! You might end up walking in circles a few times or not being able to find your starting point, but if you're lost, just find the Plaza Mayor again and you won't be lost anymore! When you have time, walk around different parts of town. Not just downtown where all the tourists are, go to the side streets, outskirts, and residential neighbourhoods away from the Plaza Mayor. You might meet some friendly locals, stumble upon an ancient building or pretty fountain, or see a store where you'll want to buy something.

In the afternoons, and on Sundays when there weren't many people around, I would go walking around different parts of the city and explore. Instead of making like a tourist and only seeing the "must-see" stuff, it's nice to explore the unknown or non-touristy local stuff in parts of town where you won't see foreigners every five seconds. Josh liked to do the same, and even blocked out entire afternoons to just lose himself in the beautiful city of Salamanca. There is beauty in the simple things, and Salamanca is proof of that.

Trying different parts of town is a good idea where ever you go, as long as you know enough to avoid really bad areas.  I like to spend some time sitting in parks.  I take a book, but really just watch people go by.  In Madrid I remember watching a couple have their wedding photos taken.

I could never sit and read in a bad area. I mean, I do trust alot of people but I could never sit there and read, I get so into books someone could come up and steal something right infront of me and I would never notice. It would be different if there was someone else with me though.

Why dont you also try Mallorca .

Mallorca (also known in english as Majorca), known as one of the most beautiful and exotic spanish islands with the best party atmosphere in the mediterranean is a paradise for the tourist that seeks to enjoy a vacation full of sun, beach and parties.

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Thats what I love about traveling, finding different parts of town to explore. Course with an expensive camera in hand and a lost look in your face, it doesn't take long to attract trouble in any city...

That's why I try to keep a poker face whenever I move around in any place that I visit. My wallet did get snatched once but that was when I wasn't paying attention. I'm sure it's an obvious tip but always keep an eye on your surroundings, especially on other people.