No Postman Pat here!
September 18, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °CFor those not in the know.... think yellow not red when posting home. No instructions so who knows where it will end up! 2nd postcard successfully sent!
For those not in the know.... think yellow not red when posting home. No instructions so who knows where it will end up! 2nd postcard successfully sent!
From air con to reclining seats to your own personal radio... Renfe are amazing... leg room for miles also. And this is budget travel. £60 for 2 people for a 4hr train ride.
The Renfe train is veryRead more
When you are hungry and google translate let's you down.... honestly!! Having fun with the language barrier!!!
From a time when beauty was as important as function
We have safely arrived in Madrid after a 4 hour train ride from Santander. The train was quick and comfortable though. After arriving in Madrid we saw some beautiful classic trams on the way to theRead more
Last thing you expect in Madrid is an Egyptian Temple, yet here one is... obviously I need better friends as this was a present from Egypt to Spain.
Amazed that a building over 2000 years old is stillRead more
Palacio Real De Madrid
Apparently was built and then the king decided it wasnt big enough so had it made bigger.
Truly enormous.
Be prepared to queue and be heckled to buy water, tours andRead more
As with all cities lunch is best found off the beaten track. Retrogusto in Plaza del Biombo is our stop for today. Sitting in the courtyard under the shade of a tree eating beautifully prepared andRead more
Had an amazing walk around the cathedral and then then crypt.
Both are a donation of €1 which I felt was a bargain.
Now enjoying a cheeky glass of rose next to the river...
Now... I love food... this we all know and.... I love wine... also something we all know, so, when someone offered me the opportunity of both for 3 hrs for a few Euros then obviously I jumped atRead more
Traveler my favourite colour!