One of the lovely buildings seen during my walk over.
The Market of San Miguel, Mercado de San Miguel, is a covered market located in the heart of Madrid. It was originally built in 1916. This iron structure was renovated and then reopened in 2009. San Miguel Market is one of the most popular markets in Madrid since it is located in the center of Madrid and within walking distance from Plaza Mayor.
The food was amazing! I sampled more than my fair share. Yum!One of the entrances to Plaza Mayor.
The Plaza Mayor is a major public square in the heart of Madrid. It was once the center of Old Madrid. The Plaza Mayor dates back to the 15th century where it was originally called the Plaza del Arrabal and was used as the main market of the town. It is right next to San Miguel one of the main markets today.
Plaza Mayor. Beautiful square. Lined with restaurants—all with outdoor seating and shops. Beautiful day.This bronze statue is of King Philip III and at the center of the square. This equestrian statue dates to 1616, but it was not placed in the square until 1848
Julie and Julian,
NOTE: Julie is Julian’s mother. Julie is the oldest daughter of my oldest brother and my mother/gram’s first grandchild. Phew, it is tough being from a big family.
The walk around San Miguel,
Getting ready for the big concert.Photo op.Julie and Julian. We are grazing.Julian in front of great door.Julie and Julian in front of another great door.Julie and Julian plotting our next move.Julie and I are in front of the restaurant we ate at, Tapa Tapa, with her friends.Last view from the hotel rooftop bar.
And I’m off again. This trip will include Madrid, northern coastal Portugal–a bike trip, Eurail to Munich to catch my flight to Tbilisi, and Budapest. Mike and I will add a couple of side trips to the Georgian mountains and wine country (again) during my time in Tbilisi. I will also catch a Christmas Market or two on my way back to Madrid to catch my flight home. October 7 through December 5.
This picture is just for the fun of it. It all made it! You may notice the Paxlovid, tamiflu, COVID tests, masks and Liquid-IV—just in case!! Mike, don’t look, the beer book is a Christmas present for you.Thank you Ellen for taking me to the Wilmington Airport.I was through TSA in Wilmington before Ellen got out of the parking lot. Easy!
So, American Airlines started a new service at Wilmington Airport, ILG. You book your flight from Wilmington, this allows you to go through TSA and check your luggage, then American Airlines shuttles you to Philadelphia. Voila, easy. I was on the maiden voyage from Wilmington today. It worked like a charm.
My flight departs Philadelphia at 7:15PM and lands in Madrid at 8AM. I am spending the next couple of hours in the American Airlines Lounge—AA needs to up their game, the lounge isn’t very nice. My first stop is Madrid. Here I will get to see Julie and Julian! So excited. I am staying at the Hotel Indigo Madrid Gand Via. I will be in Madrid until Friday.
Hotel Indigo Madrid, on the quiet, pretty Calle de Silva, is just steps from the Gran Via, in the heart of the city and cosmopolitan life of Madrid. It has a sky-garden with amazing views of Madrid. We are still enjoying the hotel’s infinity swimming pool annd amazing views of the city.
Tomorrow the Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor. They are only a stone throw away! I am hoping to see Julian for dinner. Wednesday, more sightseeing; Thursday I am meeting Julie and Julian at the Mercado de San Miguel market—a monument to Spanish cuisine. Yum, I’m hungry just thinking about.
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