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Madrid - Day 4 - Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Templo de Debod, Basilica de San Francisco el Grande and Crypt of La Almudena Catedral
We did our ABCs today. Art, Basilica, Crypt … with a couple of other activities thrown in for good measure. This morning, we set off to the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza part of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle of...
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Madrid - Day 3 - A day trip to Ávila and Segovia
Today we took a coach tour to Ávila and Segovia. We really wanted to see the outstanding Roman aqueduct at Segovia and had planned to do a day trip on our own by train. However, Bernie found a guided day...
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Madrid - Day 2 - El Rastro Flea Market, Parque de el Retiro and Museo Nacional Del Prado
When in Madrid on a Sunday you join the locals for some market, park and art experiences. This morning, we made our way to the El Rastro Flea Market. Mentioned as early as 1740 the market was originally...
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Madrid - Day 1 - Catedral de Santa Maria la Real de la Amudena and Palacio Real de Madrid
After our late-night last night and the heat, we were both feeling a bit flat this morning. Maybe it is just being six weeks into our holiday that has worn us out? We even hit the snooze button and cadged...