RunRantRave: Madrid Day 3, 28th August 2013

Well started as usual by awaking early followed by brekky in cafe. Every place we eat in I'm surrounded by meat,lovin' it. Sorry Michelle, :-) Getting into habit of pastry, coffee and OJ and then off on the adventure.
Today we decided to follow son Alec's advice, who was here only a couple of months ago, and go to the Museo Sorolla; WOW.!!!! It may:-) be just Jane and I as we both really like Impression but this little gallery in his original house was just memorable , both for the beautiful paintings and the history of the place and family. A must see for anyone coming to Madrid.
I will do separate post for Sorolla.
It was then onto the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu ( home of the real Madrid FC ) followed by more coffee , bread and whatever. It was a bit of a grey day so decided to do the Palacio Real, but a stop too far on the metro meant more walking and we stumbled past the Parque Del Campo Del Moro which was beautiful and gave a lovely view of the Palace. By now the sun was out, so this must mean up hill walking :-) and we came across the Crypt at Almundena Cathedral which looked cool and inviting. Spectacular inside.
By the time we got to the Palace was time for quick bite and water ( can't believe how much I'm drinking ) and then a couple of hours touring the Palace. Amazing place as you would expect, but no photos allowed inside. The Amoury was unbelievable with amour from El Cid and all through the 1500's and on. Can't believe how interested we BOTH were in it. Not enough time to spend in that one part alone.
By now late arvo so time for cirveza ( great place to drink surrounded by jamones ) and then a siesta, really getting used to this.

After Jane's siesta we went to the tapas market, which is a little tourist orientated but heaps choice in one place. Couple vino's, numerous tapas and a gentle walk back to the hotel where Jane decided to retire for the evening AT 8.30 !!!!!!!! . I then went back out for a few hours and got some good images accompanied by a couple of vino tinto's. :-) . Love this city.

Of course I haven't forgotten you Paul.

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