September 17, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Another day of pine forest paths. The day after having a feast put on by the local bar owner last night, Paul was having a hard day walking, suffering from last nights feast. Most of us are not too hungry today.
Having a bit of a rest at our new albergue tonight. Tomorrow a 24 km day.
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September 19, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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 and fans...
Definitely the biggest I have even seen!
Europe2019We discovered the queues were far smaller after noon so this may be a better time to visit
September 19, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
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 at it.
Last night we enjoyed a very good local tour with a very experienced guide who showed us the city,Read more
September 19, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °CAs 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 and reasonably priced food. Lunch plus a glass of wine is about €9
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We have had a lovely time in Madrid but we must now leave now for Barcelona. A quick beer and cake whilst we wait for a platform is a must. We had Churros for breakfast which you must try if you come here.
The trains can be very confusing and different ticket desks only sell tickets for certainRead more
July 22, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Singapur ist eine Stadt der Superlative und das gilt auch für den Changi-Flughafen.
Zwischen dem Check-out aus dem Hostel und meinem Abflug hatte ich viel Zeit und die habe ich damit verbracht, durch einen Teil des Flughafens zu laufen.
Der Changi-Flughafen gilt als der beste Flughafen der Welt undRead more
August 11, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Um 8:45 Uhr standen wir heute morgen an der Bushaltestelle - heute müssten wir nur 17 Minuten warten 😃👍
Einfach toll wenn man schon so früh in der City ist - eine Ruhe die man später nicht mehr findet.
Unser Ziel war heute der „Parque de el Retiro“ mit seinen verschiedenenRead more
July 16, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °CJetzt in Madrid im Retiro Park und genießen das Wetter (obwohl es in Portugal genauso schön war, nur etwas windiger) und ein wenig Ruhe, nachdem wir uns ziemlich aufgeregt haben, weil wir einfach VIERZIG Euro für die Reservierung der Sitzplätze von Sevilla nach Madrid und dann nochmal zwanzigRead more
Greta BrambowUnd @jens, wir waren nur zum Zwischenstopp in Madrid, also circa 6 Stunden, sind jetzt schon weiter und in Barcelona
September 19, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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...
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Spending a while in Parque de El Retiro. Madrid has so many beautiful parks and open spaces.
Why wait at the train station when you can wait here.
Off to Barcelona today... next step in our journey.
You might also know this place by the following names:
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Go well, pilgrims! That's more than a half marathon tomorrow.
Gosh Terry, these are great 'buys' on real estate.. think you should invest!