The first thing you notice about Madrid is PEOPLE. Yes, everywhere! The impression you get is that there are five million people living in a city that was only designed for two million. Madrid is classic in every sense. A collision of rennaisance, baroque and even gothic rising above a literal "sea of humanity". Pictured is the Palace Real De Madrid which was built by the first King Carlos and only used by the current King "on special occasions"! Combined with 33 degree heat and five cars for every person and this city takes a lot of energy to visit.The Prado Museum (we visited free on Sunday) lives up to its reputation - hundreds of 15-18th century paintings from the masters over three floors, the size of Westfields! Goya is especially prominent.
The night life is equally as impressive - the air swells with the smell of food (no vegies in sight) , wherever there is a spare space there is a restaurant or bar! "Madrilenos" refers to the young revellers who celebrated the release from totalitarian Franco in 1975.
Enjoy the sights, sounds and SMELLS of such a classic european city.
ReplyDeleteWell we are back to the black t-shirt & white shorts John - I hope that there have been some washing days during the trip!
ReplyDeleteMaria, I feel that john has only a few outfits and we have gone through the full circle and are back to the start. I hope wash day has happened because can you imagine the state of the undies.
ReplyDeleteLove Madrid...ahh I,m salivating. Just loooove Spain! This trip is unbelievable...who will be left standing?
ReplyDeleteNola, is that why Paul is always at a distance??!
Maria, Nola...I dont think wash day has occurred yet because i have noticed the mysterious camera person has been getting further away from the pair in the last week.
ReplyDeleteGuys, can you tell me what the atmosphere is like in the places you have visited leading into the World Cup??
Paul - WHAT are you always looking at in the sky. Is it a bird, a plane or washing powder for that black T shirt.
ReplyDeletePlease explain??
Hey Hooleo, I think you're on to soemthing.
ReplyDeleteNotice how there's not a soul in the Palace square behind them.
PPhhhhheeeew......eau de T Shirt Noir strikes back!!