Madrid, Espana
The next morning, we strolled around the posh barrio of Salamanca before meeting up with Pratish and Bharvi. From there we explored Old Madrid (Pratish played tour guide) starting from Sol to Plaza Mayor, Plaza Espana, Palacio Real, Plaza de Oriente, Teatro Real, and saw many cathedrals and churches along the way. We ended the evening at La Finca de Susana and had a pleasant meal with friends, followed by drinks at a bar in Chueca, the bohemian quarter of Madrid.
Old Madrid Walking Tour:
Good friends, good food, and lots of wine = great fun!:
Sunday, we spent the day in Bourbon Madrid along the Paseo del Pardo, Parque de Retiro, Huerta/Anton Martin, Banque de Espana, and Museo del Pardo — another lovely neighborhood of Madrid with stunning architecture, culture, and history.
Parque de Retiro:
Palacio de Communication/Cibeles Plaza:
All in all, Madrid was a nice excursion from London. We’re definitely looking forward to future visits to Southern Spain (Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba), Barcelona, and the Balearic Islands. You can cover Madrid in 3 days: 1) Old Madrid; 2) Bourbon Madrid; 3) Toledo as a day trip. Madrid never sleeps! Madrilenos eat at 10PM and stay out all night. Neighborhoods for nightlife include: La Latina, Huerta/Anton Martin, and Chueca.
Here’s some more photos from the Flickr:
We had fun traveling with you, Pratish and Bharvi! Hope you guys are enjoying Paris and see you in London soon.
It’s New Years Eve here; and we’re braving the cold and the crowd to see the firework show along the Victoria Embankment. Happy New Years!
