Alba de Tormes

November 2, 2023

Another quiet day in Alba de Tormes. This morning we visited the Church of the Annunciation - part of the Madres Carmelitas Descalzas Convent complex - with St Teresa's tomb above the altar. 

The rest of the day was spent doing some basic food shopping and having an explore of the town - although it's not a town as in New Zealand as there isn't a main street with shops. Here the shops are dotted among other buildings in many different streets. A pharmacy in one street, a bookshop in another etc. 

It's been a cold day and when we were out walking this afternoon we got caught in a sudden downpour.

The Church of Annunciation 

Tha entrance of the Madres Carmelitas Descalzas Convent - part of the same building as the church. St Teresa founded the Convent in 1571.

The main altar in the church. 

St Teresa's tomb above the altar. 

Random photos from the rest of the day:

We poked our noses into this bookshop. It would have been great if only we could read Spanish.

Of course we had to pop into a pasteleria. 

Candied St Teresa almonds are a specialty of this area. 

We were enjoying our walk along the Rio Tormes until we got caught in the sudden downpour. 

It was a good walk until the rain sent us racing for cover.