Madrid - Walking Tour & Flamenco

What a beautiful day today! The sun was out, the sky was blue, the temperature was perfect.

We started our day today with a walking tour in the city. No one else signed up, so we got a private tour. We realized as we were walking around how beautiful the city of Madrid is. Old buildings (actually newer, but rebuilt in the old style), artistic statues abound, narrow streets with quaint shops, beautiful green spaces - what’s not to love? Crowds, perhaps, but the Spanish national celebration akin to our Independence Day is in two days, and many people have time off of work, so there were a lot of people around today. We could see them setting up grandstands for the parade, sound equipment for the concerts, a communication center for the police. Preparations are being made for a big crowd.

We went to a flamenco show in the evening. That was a real wow! I’ve never seen a guitarist play like this guy did. And the dancers feet move lightning fast. It was a real treat. I’ve included some video for a taste.Read more