Andalucias "labor day " was on Feb 28. No one is at work, no school, so of course, we took a little weekend trip. The beach in Nerja was our first intent but we figured we can only be beach bums for so many hours so instead we book a took a bus to Madrid !!
I have heard mixed reviews about Madrid. Some love its cosmopolitan feel, others feel like it does not contain distinct Spaniard motifs. My interpretation is that it is the best of both worlds. Though Madrid is very cosmopolitan ( it has a nifty metro system and loads to do ), its also contains certain treasures that make it a joy to explore.
I was fortunate to stay with a new friend's old friend, who was simply amazing. We arrived at the train station , she came to pick us home , took us back to her precious apartment where we relaxed a bit then jetsetted towards the metro.
Madrid to me, is a mix of Summer Time Chicago and Disneyland ( yeah, greatness ). We went out to eat at this cute little restaurant by the Park , met up with friends then explored Sol. SOL IS INCREIBLE ! ( Heres where the DisneyLand part came from ) and the Plaza Mayor is beautiful ,large and everyone was out enjoying the gorgeous Saturday Afternoon. We walked around more, then went to the Biggest Park in Spain and just enjoyed the atmosphere ( which is the best thing to do when traveling ). When it got dark ,we made plans for the night. The move for the night was Pacha, and that...was...just..epic.
The next morning we decided to be more touristy, went to the Museo de Reina Sofia, Museo de Prado, the botanical gardens, the palace, plaza de Espana ( flop) but first THE BIGGEST FLEA MARKET IN EUROPE. treasures were found, and another sequin piece for my collection :)
I have heard mixed reviews about Madrid. Some love its cosmopolitan feel, others feel like it does not contain distinct Spaniard motifs. My interpretation is that it is the best of both worlds. Though Madrid is very cosmopolitan ( it has a nifty metro system and loads to do ), its also contains certain treasures that make it a joy to explore.
I was fortunate to stay with a new friend's old friend, who was simply amazing. We arrived at the train station , she came to pick us home , took us back to her precious apartment where we relaxed a bit then jetsetted towards the metro.
Madrid to me, is a mix of Summer Time Chicago and Disneyland ( yeah, greatness ). We went out to eat at this cute little restaurant by the Park , met up with friends then explored Sol. SOL IS INCREIBLE ! ( Heres where the DisneyLand part came from ) and the Plaza Mayor is beautiful ,large and everyone was out enjoying the gorgeous Saturday Afternoon. We walked around more, then went to the Biggest Park in Spain and just enjoyed the atmosphere ( which is the best thing to do when traveling ). When it got dark ,we made plans for the night. The move for the night was Pacha, and that...was...just..epic.
The next morning we decided to be more touristy, went to the Museo de Reina Sofia, Museo de Prado, the botanical gardens, the palace, plaza de Espana ( flop) but first THE BIGGEST FLEA MARKET IN EUROPE. treasures were found, and another sequin piece for my collection :)
So tired from lack of sleep the night before and our adventures the day of, we decided to relaxed and enjoy the company of new friends. Always an excellent idea.
The morning after, we touched bases at the Museums we missed, but more so enjoy the morning air at a local coffee shop before our departure to the land of the Granadas.
Twas a succint but highly enjoyable excursions. Will defintely be touching down in the city before I evacuate Espana
Sol Metro Stop
Always a Do.
Entrance to the Gran Park
Pascha type of Night.
At the Royal Palace
Biggest Flea Market in Euro where i discovered neither my time or my money was sufficient.
Thank Goodness
NOW.... GO !!
xx
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