This is Cibeles fountain where the Madrid futbol fans swim in celebration when their team wins a game. Officials drained it during the World Cup finals for fear of damage from too many swimming fans.
This statue is on top of the Metropolis building.
I enjoyed the busts and fancy work on the buildings. Craftsmanship and art are everywhere.
The two poets, Rian and Garcia Lorca. Muy bien! Ernest Hemingway spent time in this square in Madrid, frequently staying in the white hotel in the background.
What better way to end a morning of viewing Picasso, El Greco, Monet, Van Gogh and Rembrandt, than a nice meal at the Thyssen Museum Cafe; Jamon Iberian, mellon, fresh fish, salad, red wine and cheese cake dessert. I love this place!
That's a great picture of you. The food just sounds and looks superb!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, the food is awesome! I've been thinking of how much you like finger food and these tapas and toastitos are the ultimate finger food. Calamari, salmon and shrimp on small toasted bread, or without toast. We had baby calamari last night in an open air cafe. Dinner is at 10! A beautiful warm Spanish night...
ReplyDeleteHi daddy it's alex i saw the pictures they are AMAZING!!! I laughed at the picture of Rian haha!!! I can't believe I will probably have Michelle Harrington for a teacher next year wow!! It will sure be strange to call her mrs harringotn!! Hopefully me and cameron won't be fully separated now!! I can't wait till you get back. we need to visit the cooneys in like August or something so yeah!! By the way, i couldnt talk to you today because i was in church with cierra! I sure wouldve hoped you couldve called back!!! I can't wait for you to come home!!! LOve you. Alex <3 =)
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