La Plaza Major. Our hotel, which is in the oldest building in Madrid (circa 1610), is located at one of the "gates" to the Plaza Major.
Lee and I are very tired this evening. We had a great day. We spent eight hours at El Prado, which was the main reason that we chose to travel to Madrid this year. We saw many wonderful works, mainly by Velazquez and Goya, including "Las Meninas," "El Tercero de Mayo," y "La Familia de Charles IV." Another painting that made an impact on me was "The Garden of Earthy Delights" by Bosch. At the Prado, we bought an art book for Caleb as an accompanent to his book from the Louve. Caleb specifically requested that we bring him back an art book and car from Madrid. We have the book, not we have to find a car...After a siesta, Lee and I went to a little pizza place that was recommended by Kaitlin. It was a great dinner and very relaxing. Muy bueno, Kaitlin! Thank you for the recommendation.
Well, Lee and I have another long day tomorrow, so we are going to go to sleep. We are still adjusting to the Spainish schedule, which is very different than the American schedule. Just as an example, we tried to go to McDonald's at 9:30 AM and it was closed!!! Most of the city does not get going until 10 AM, lunch is from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Siesta until about 9 PM, and dinner from 9 PM -12 AM, and bed around 1 AM. Lee and I are usually one of the first people on the streets in the morning (besides from trash collection and delivery men). My body is very confused.
Buenas Noches de Madrid!
2 comments:
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME. ENJOY AND COME BACK RESTED. HAPPY EASTER. LOVE YOU - GRANDMA
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME. I HOPE YOU COME BACK RESTED AND HAPPY. HAPPY EASTER. LOVE YOU - GRANDMA
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