No School On Fridays Means....

Today was the first Friday of not having classes and boy did it prove to be super beneficial. I was able to visit new places different from the sightseeing I had already done the first day I arrived (Sunday). I saw Parque del Retiro which is one of the largest parks in the city consisting of art pieces, statues and gardens flowing throughout. We didn’t even explore through the whole park in one visit partly because of the heat but also because of the size. We primarily walked around and rowed boats in front of the famous statue – one of the top tourist attractions Madrid has to offer. 

Parque del Retiro

La Puerta de Alcala

The one thing I did not like about this stop was that we were not allowed to drink our own water when we sat down for some lunch in the outdoor restaurant. Everyone had their own waters because of the heat so when it came time to eat, we put our waters away and just ate the food. Occasionally some of us would take quick sips, but I thought this rule was ridiculous.  Anywaysss, Emily slept over the night before, so I was happy to have someone here to travel with me Friday morning. I am FINALLY getting the hang of how the metro works. It’s pretty easy and a fascinating system. A few other places I saw today include the U.S. Embassy, La Puerta de Alcala, Banco de España, Palacio de Cibeles (Centro Centro), Edificio Metropolis, and Gran Via City. Walking around Madrid is the easiest task ever because all the attractions are so close to each other. I really don’t believe that there is another city like Madrid in the world. I guess you’ll have to just come see for yourself!!