@ Plaza Mayor in Madrid
We had a very nice day in Madrid. Checked in at the hotel, took a nap (Spain is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time Zone), at breakfast (delicious ham, tortilla española, breads, yogurt, homemade granola etc...), had lunch with friends, and later in the day walked around the city.
Lunch w/ Kathy, Ruth & Heather
En las calles de Madrid...
En la Plaza Mayor...
The Plaza Mayor has been a central part of Madrid since the 1560's. Today, many restaurants, shops, artists, vendors and street performers make the plaza an interesting place to spend the afternoon.
En el Parque Retiro...
Retiro Park is a 15 minute walk from Plaza Mayor. The park is very large with walking paths, gardens, a small lake, fountains and many vendors & street performers. Performances ranged from puppet & magic shows to classical music recitals and hip-hop dancing. It appears that this is a favorite place for Madrid families to spend Saturday afternoons.
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