Lest people think that ALL I ever do when I visit a place is look for the best places to eat and drink, here are some photos taken on various walks around Madrid. Of course one of my favourite sites is the old Tío Pepe sign, restored to its rightful place in Puerta del Sol a couple of years ago. Below are some other “postcard pics” from my most recent #MadridGetaway…

leafy Atocha train station

turtles galore!

my room at Casual Madrid de Teatro

refugees welcome!

wine vats at Bodegas Ricla

jamón jamón

plaza mayor

street party – virgen de la paloma

ladies waiting for the virgen de la paloma procession

dancing in the street

traditional dress – virgen de la paloma

star of the show – la virgen de la paloma

fabulous wine shop – Licores María Cabello

a bit of Sevilla in Madrid

the Madrid “glockenspiel”

welcome to Retiro park

brain trees! Retiro Park

big black swan – Retiro Park

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

art exhibit inside the Crystal Palace

LOVE this building – Crystal Palace

goodnight Madrid – hasta la próxima!