Our visit this year was for only 4 days. We did stay in the Arts and Letters district at an Airbnb we have used before. While walking in teh area, we saw a…
This whole area is packed with performing arts venues including, of course, flamenco.
Mid-week on the Plaza Mayor doesn't have as many vendors and visitors as it does on the weekend.
One of our favorite spots, Mercado de San Miguel, is undergoing renovation. WE thought it might be closed.
Despite the construction, the crowds we have become used to were present.
What's special about this picture, you say? NO CONSTRUCTION! Puerto del Sol has been a real mess on our last two visits and now we could walk in any direction…
We found a great little spot that served very good churros, parras y chocolate. They encouraged us (me) to try a variety and we (I) were happy to oblige.
Ve visited the Museo del Prado. Usually, this area is packed with tour groups and tourists waiting to get in to the art museum. But not today.
We were able to sail in because I bought tickets in advance and we skipped the [non-existant] line. Unfortunately, unlike our first visits years ago, no…
San Jerónimo el Real (St. Jerome the Royal) is near the museum. We have not visited it. This whol area used to be part of the royal complex.
Caprese salad at Retaurante La Traviata has become one of our go-to places. It is located near the Opera.
A street march lobbying for more regional autonomy. There were hundreds of people in this completely peaceful--but noisy--march near Puerta del Sol.
The symbol of Madrid at teh east side of Puerta del Sol.
I need a hat like these so Patricia can find me when I wander off
For years, I thought we somehow managed to arrive in Madrid in time for a special military celebration, like this one.
I turns out that it is just the regular changing of the guard.
The chang of guard occurs, unsurprisingly, near the Royal Palace, which is in the background.
People line up and jockey for a good viewing spot. They aren't just tourists, either. This is a big deal.
We discovered Primo Restaurante Taqueria almost around the corner from our apartment. The food and service were exceptional.