Madrid, February 5-7. 2024 Our pattern of daily rhythms from our last post continues as we move into our fifth week here in Madrid. We are settling into routines punctuated by errands and less by monuments, but are still encountering wonderful & surprising spaces and people. On Sunday we decide to walk from Chamberí down… Continue reading Settling In
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Tripea Restaurant
Madrid, 25 January 2024 Today was our highly anticipated meal at Tripea Restaurant. I had read about Tripea in a “38 Essential Madrid Restaurants” article and made a reservation in December. It not only sounded fun and unique, but is located just a block away from our apartment in the Vallehermoso Market. They have one… Continue reading Tripea Restaurant
El Prado & Royal Botanical Gardens
Madrid, 24 January 2024 Today at last is our planned visit to the Prado. Talk about planning, reading and preparing. It is like a strategic planned attack. Lorena purchased our tickets online and she knows what door to go to and how to approach the building. We arrive before opening time and are second in the “reserve” line. Even… Continue reading El Prado & Royal Botanical Gardens