With 2 hurricanes in 2 weeks in October 2024, we were relieved we could escape for a month in Spain. At least we could AFTER the power came back on.
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| ABC news crew heading home after storm coverage |
Little did we know that a major storm would hit us again - this time in Spain. But that is later. First - Madrid!
Food exploration is always top priority - so we jumped in our first day. Chocolate and churros, Iberian ham, Mercado de San Miguel got us started.  |
| Churros! |
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| just a snippet of food choices at Mercado de San Miguel |
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| halloween chocolates |
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| first tapas! |
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| one of a zillion pig legs (black hoofed) for tasting |
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| hanging at the palace, waiting for the king |
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| Kings guards |
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| giant panda waiting for the king |
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Bear and strawberry tree represents coat of arms of Madrid. Female bear = fertile soil of Madrid. Tree=aristocracy.
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| sunset over movie opening event on right |
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| Giant horses |
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| Giant winged thingy |
Buildings in Madrid have HUGE
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| Single store with video'd atrium |
toppings.
Picasso!!!
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Guernica
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