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Weekend in Madrid (Part 2)
... the other side of the lake was a walkway with statues along both sides, and plants and bushes shaped in the middle. We went down the row of statues and found an empty spot where a statue would go... so we had some fun taking "statue" pictures. It was amusing.
After the parc, we went by the Puerta Alcala, the City hall (Ayuntamiento) and the Plaza de Cibeles which is a square with a beautiful fountain and marble structures. It is ...
Melt My Heart Madrid
... ackward feeling. Our last destination of the day was a museum nearby, named Reina Sofia. Stacey mentioned it was Madrid's answer to the Pomidou Museum in Paris. We had planned to go after 7pm because that museum is free to the public from 7pm to 9pm. After getting lost and finding Picasso's and Dali's pieces along with some more modern artists it was time to head back and pack because we were leaving from Geneva the next ...
Hablo Espanol, but not well enough
... quarter" when they asked to use our bathroom. I suppose prices have gone up ;-)
Most importantly, mullets are in.
The Metro and Beyond...
The metro is part of my title because for awhile it seemed like that is the only part of Madrid we would see. Despite understanding everything the man at the information counter said, my spoken Spanish clearly needs work because I must not have explained what I needed very well. ...
La Ultima Citudad
We are finishing our tour of Spain in the capital – Madrid. For the first time since coming to Spain, we are not grabbed by the atmosphere; its almost like Madrid is trying to be grown-up and responsible – being the capital and all, but restraint does not sit well with the Spanish. This impression is strengthened by discovering that the restaurants are wrapping up by 10:30am instead of starting, and bars closing at 11pm - in other words, very ...
Patience...
... blessings and I'd like in on that gig.
The rest of the trip to my first destination, Madrid, was smooth. I met up with Paul, got checked into the hotel and did some afternoon site seeing before some dinner, a stroll in a nearby BEAUTIFUL park and some beers at a few of the local pubs.
In Madrid until Tuesday with some side trips to nearby sites scheduled. A GREAT start to what will be a GREAT, life changing adventure -- how's that for being positive?
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