Our pre-trip is done, and we said our goodbyes to Judy. She was a wonderful host.
A quick flight now to Madrid –
We are laughing because we both noticed the same things that are different in our rooms from Barcelona. There is a thermostat, the toilet paper roll is positioned in a actual usable spot without having to do a yoga pose, and there is Kleenex. May seem like little things but they are not.
We had our first meeting with the whole group – of 20. There are 2 from Tampa, 1 from Clearwater, 1 from St Pete, plus myself so Florida is definitely represented here. Even though there are people from California – they are up north and not in southern CA. So Gloria is on her own. We also found out that the other couple doing the post trip canceled, so Gloria and I are going to be having a private tour.
After the meeting Juanjo, our Trip Director, took us on a walk around the building and down the street, When he reached the end of his walk and was going to head back to the hotel, we decided to break off along with a new friend from St Pete, and we walked up to the theater district – their Broadway. Lion King, Ghost, Tina were playing. Big colorful marquees – I just didn’t bring the camera so you are going to have to take my word on it. I didn’t mention it was all up hill. We found a lovely Italian restaurant and we all had a delightful dinner of mussels, mushrooms, shrimp, and black and white pasta.
We then decided to call it a night and head back to the hotel. At least some of it was down hill. Only 5 miles walking today.
Tomorrow we start with a tour of Madrid by bus.
Pictures provided by Gloria as my camera was packed.
Forgot to add – we saw this on our way back – not sure what it means.
Postcards from Sue and friends 