Well that’s us back from two nights in Madrid. A wee trip abroad was suggested by middle daughter and l jumped at it. It was my first visit to Spain and the furthest south I have been. I had a fascinating and enjoyable time and will definitely go back.
Really enjoyed looking at the terrain from the plane.Street maps on pillars were so helpful to get a sense of where we were.
First evening . I loved the dry warmth and sun staying up later. Looking across at the Ministry of Agriculture building.
Beautiful trees in a park near the area in the previous photo.
Could not resist taking a picture of the hand wash. Ha ha ha😀
View from my seventh floor bedroom. Hotel was fine, not too central and I would try to stay more centrally another time.
I was fascinated by these wooden booths all dedicated to selling books, often with large tables of books beside them. The joys of a dry climate. I also noted that the trees retain many of their leaves and seeds dried rather than shedding them.
Much to take in and think about re Spain and interests to pursue. More photos and thoughts anon.
Did you buy any books?
ReplyDeleteOnly the guide to the Prado. I think the Reina Sofia bookshop was shut. Wasn’t in any other bookstores. Saw interesting Spanish military history magazines at a wayside magazine/waterseller but decided to buy at the airport where there were none.
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Looks lovely
ReplyDeleteIt was. A shock to come home and immediately experience a heavy frost, brrrrrr.
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