The vows have been said and the honeymoon is over. Marco and I are now slowly getting back into our usual routine, but now as husband and wife. We spent our week-long honeymoon roaming the streets of Spain, hopping from one delicious eatery to the next, and from one fantastic cultural site to another. Here are a few shots from our stay in Madrid. Photos from Barcelona to come!
The cozy reading corner of our Madrid hotel
A quiet neighborhood outside of the core of the city
Sitting at an outdoor cafe, people watching and enjoying our first meal in Madrid
Spanish wine. Yes, please.
Throughout our entire trip, we just could not get enough of all the architectural detail
An amazing door
I've decided that we just don't have enough fountains in the States...
...or enough plazas, like Plaza Sol
Pastry shops are everywhere in Madrid, but the most famous is this delightful pasteleria, La Mallorquina.
Restaurants and cafes don't offer free water, so you might as well get the good stuff like this Copa de Cerveza
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| Built in 1620, Madrid's famous Plaza Mayor |
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| El Mercado de San Miguel, a glass-enclosed market where you can buy fine seafood, produce and wine. |
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| El Mercado de San Miguel also houses tons of eateries where we bought plates of delishness like this Paella. Mmmm! |
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| On the left, cafe con leche which is how the Spaniards take their coffee. On the right, is Spanish hot chocolate. Its so thick you would swear you're drinking a melted candy bar! Yes, it was yummy! |
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| Can't get enough of the buildings |
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| A pretty lamp post on a bridge with a view of the city below |
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| One of the number of churches we came across |
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| A massive, intricate Copper church door |
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| El Palacio Real, or the Royal Palace. The palace is no longer used as residence for the royal couple, but merely used on official occasions. The opulence inside is so incredible but sadly, no cameras allowed. The palace's 2000 rooms are decorated with porcelain, art and tapestry, forming an impressive testament to the cultural wealth of Spain. |
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| With the Royal Palace at our backs, the enormous iron gate is a sight to be seen in and of itself. |
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| Every corner in the States has a Starbucks. Every turn in Spain takes you to another fountain. |
After a few hours of walking around and touristing, Marco and I were happy to relax with some fresh bread and a pitcher of Sangria. Helpful hint: in Spain, the bread before meals is not free! You touch it, you buy it.
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| We had a nice, quiet lunch at the quirky Arroceria Gala. It was definitely a refreshing break away from the crowds. |
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| In El Parque de Buen Retiro is a rose garden that features this Milton-inspired Fuente del Angel Caido |
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| El Palacio de Cristal, or Glass Palace, was built in 1887 with the sole purpose of exhibiting flowers from the Philippines. Today its host to a variety of art shows and exhibits. |
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| El Estanque Grande is an artificial lake where amateur rowers pass the time. Apparently the steps in front of the lake as well as the wall that surrounds it are popular gathering places and prime spots for people watching. |
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