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Back to Madrid on my way home.
... Cibeles Palace (used to be the main post office of Madrid) now a Cultural and exhibition Center having great views of the city and the Cibeles monument. The Riveras took me out for tapas at place almost across from my hotel which seems to be the in place for the younger crowd, we left after about an hour because of the noise, but the younger people were having a good time. ...
What A Productive Day!
... to take, what we were going to do once we got there (visit monuments, museums, parks, and such), and which hostel we were going to stay at. I'm really excited to venture, once again, into a different city and to learn about its history... and it's for two days! Although, I am a bit let down that I will miss the bullfight this Sunday night (since we are returning back to Madrid late Sunday evening), I know going to Granada will be worth it.
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Real madrid
... cathedral to the Alcazar, through narrow streets lined with restaurants and souvenir shops, was very reminiscent of Assisi, quite appropriate as the husband of Isabel II was Francisco de Asis de Bourbon. The Alcazar itself, once a 13th century fortress, was converted into a royal palace (here we go again) by Henry IV and Philip II. Charles III turned it into the Royal Artillery School, ...
My Iberian dream ... 2011
... up towards churches and down again. Walked across the huge Ponte de Luis bridge, then caught the funicular way down to the riverside. Stunning indeed, and got quite emotional looking around at the beauty. The Rio Douro wound its way in front of colourful,old buildings and riverside cafes. Quite few Portuguese boats, many laden with big wine casks, were anchored at the sides. Much clicking of the camera!! Wandered along, and the weather was beautiful - fine and sunny, and 20 dg!! I ...
The Return of the Penguin
... if I had thrown my weight and the penguin vote behind David, an icy blast may have headed the coalition's way. Jane should have been a bit more forceful in asking for my help - it could have been the dream ticket. My other problem has been on the financial front - if MPs cannot manage their expenses, pensions and pay packets how is a penguin supposed to make sense of it all? I watched helplessly as my shares in Northern Rock ...