Thursday, October 17, 2024

Makin' It To Madrid

 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. 

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!




just a snippet of food choices at Mercado de San Miguel




















halloween chocolates

first tapas!

one of a zillion pig legs (black hoofed) for tasting




















hanging at the palace, waiting for the king

Kings guards

















giant panda waiting for the king

 
Bear and strawberry tree represents coat of arms of Madrid. Female bear = fertile soil of Madrid. Tree=aristocracy.


sunset over movie opening event on right

Giant horses

Giant winged thingy


















































                                                                                                                                            Buildings in Madrid have HUGE 
Single store with video'd atrium
toppings.
















                                                                                                                                                       Picasso!!!  
Guernica







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