It was an early start with the same breakfast as before so I could be down at the royal palace in time for the 10:00 opening. I needed to be in the queue by 09:30, as it is renowned for being very busy. A beautifully sunny day greeted me. The plaza deal Oriente outside the … Continue reading Madrid – Food, photography and sunshine
An earlier start then the previous day and having read the guidebook and worked out how the coffee machine works. One museum they told me not to miss was the American museum. Looking at the map it was only a quick 20 minute walk through the delightful local residential streets of 6 story apartments. Seeing … Continue reading Madrid – A little bit more
Despite having the week off, the last minute packing after 1 1/2 walk around the canal and lunch with Alie proved to be a tight squeeze to get the the train to Birmingham airport. After arriving at Madrid and with just 2 metro changes I was off walking up the street that I had researched on Google maps … Continue reading Madrid – A meander