James Gaston

10 Oct - Toledo

Adios Madrid, Hola Granada - 12 Oct

Shopping and Art in Madrid
11 Oct 2015 Shopping and Art in Madrid 11 Oct 2015 Madrid, Spain

Our last full day in Madrid. I really like Madrid. I found the historic center where we stayed, the oldest narrowest most touristy area, felt pretty relaxed. Thanks perhaps to some combination of buildings, plazas on almost every corner, few cars, and countless cafes.

Today we walked through wall-to-wall people at the street market, el Rastro, which snakes along several blocks on several streets. Along the way I stopped at Barrabas to buy a pair of pants; I bought them for their warm tan color.

Later, the Prado. The block-long line to get in is worth it, it's a huge beautiful museum, but best to have a strategy. I didn't, still I remember enjoying the opportunity to see works by Velasquez, Bosch, and Goya.

For dinner, delicious little works of art at the tapas restaurant around the corner VI Cool.

Street musicians

El Rastro, Madrid street market

Madrid city hall

Madrid

Prado museum

10 Oct - Toledo

Adios Madrid, Hola Granada - 12 Oct