Silken Madrid

... they were for an upcoming election or perhaps they were to show solidarity with the Basque separatist movement.     The Hotel Silken Amara Plaza was by far the best hotel I have stayed at during a Contiki tour. It was brand new and very ...

... in Europe and arrived in Leon two days ago.  John & Julia arrived late last night, after missing their connecting flight in Madrid and having to wait an extra 7 hours for the next flight!  I forgot to mention earlier, that Nancy, Sandi ...

... and Sunday afternoon enjoying them.         Monday morning we were up early to catch our flight to Madrid and twenty hours later, San Diego.  All of a sudden it's over. Au revoir and Adios- see you in San ...

... went on and it is really quite something.  Salamanca's Plaza Mayor is a million times prettier and more impressive than Madrid's.  The illuminated facades are incredible.  The great thing we've found so far is that we are NOT surrounded ...