This was the carpet that we walked on between the lift and our room in our Madrid hotel - it took 130 steps - Me Jenny counted (every time). Lucky it was pretty carpet..... Then we hit the train station ready to head east(ish) to the coast - to Valencia. I've got to say -... Continue Reading →
Our last day in Madrid. No tours, no early get ups, just an easy wander around and maybe we'll buy some shoes? Who knows? Me Jenny had read about a square not far from us that had a flower market. We found it on the map and headed in that direction. When we got there,... Continue Reading →
Today's cultural activity was a walking tour of old Madrid and then a tour of the Palace Real. Me Jenny and I don't love a large group tour, so have opted for small groups or private tours when we can. I don't enjoy wearing the ear piece and I hear better when I can see... Continue Reading →
One of our organised tours in Madrid was a walking tapas tour which we were muy excited about. Our guide, a lovely French/Irish chap living in Madrid who looked a little like Bradley Cooper in the right light walked us around a few different areas of the city to show us different types of tapas.... Continue Reading →
Our first real full day in Madrid... What to do? What to do? We had some tours planned and wanted to try and avoid going over the same ground, so today we decided to have a little look at the Park Retiro. But first - brekky at the lovely hotel dining room with its magnificent... Continue Reading →
So the good news is that we got to Madrid.... we managed to check out of the hotel, catch the train and arrive at our Madrid hotel all on the correct day! Phew! Madrid Hotel - The Westin Palace.... they tried to give us a room with a 'city view', which we booked, however 'city... Continue Reading →
Today was our first train trip. So far we've had car transfers between places which have all been fabulous as it meant that not only did somebody pick us up, help with our bags and drop us at the door, we also got to stop and see some places along the way... However we were... Continue Reading →