Friday, November 5, 2010

Espana Part 1: Madrid


So, we decided to take a trip in October for two reasons: One, we wanted celebrate Teri's 30th birthday, and two, we wanted to take a big trip before the baby comes and we never get a chance to go anywhere ever again (as we have been warned will happen). We traveled to Madrid, Spain, armed with our Rick Steves' travel guide and comfortable shoes.


Our food goals took precedence-- we had to eat the infamously delicious "jamon iberico" (ham), churros y chocolate (the greatest breakfast idea ever), and lots of tapas.


We took in some culture and watched a fantastico flamenco performance, con mucho pasion! We also tried to conquer the impressive Prado museum, which did not disappoint. At the modern art museum, the Reina Sofia, we got a glimpse of Picasso's famous "Guernica," and took a stroll through the Parque del Retiro.


We finished off our time in Madrid with a suckling pig and duck dinner. The following day, Teri's birthday, we took the fast train to Barcelona.

Flamenco con mucho pasion!

1 comment:

prof said...

that is not true at all. you can travel with a little one..and the younger the better. it will just be different than travelling alone. now sleep - that's different...