Days 1 and 2

After a very long day of travel, including an almost 8 hour overseas flight, we finally arrived in Madrid! We spent the day sightseeing, first visiting the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. We then took an elevator to the top of town hall for a breathtaking view of the city. Next, we visited the Parque del Retiro. We ate lunch at a small sandwich shop and strolled through the park for another hour or two. Our day concluded with a delicious dinner at La Paella de la Reina, where we sat down to a three course meal of salad and chorizo, paella and flan. It has been wonderful to be able to walk all over Madrid and begin to take in some of the culture. So far, the trip is off to a great start!


The view from town hall.