One of the many delights of Europe is the architecture and Madrid was no exception! Every where you turn there is a new fountain, statute, or plaza!
I have a split personality…probably because I’m a Gemini. Anyway, I currently live on five acres surrounded by woods, with a 70 foot deck to enjoy it. I love it! But, I would love to have a place in the City. To be in the center of the action and be able to walk to the grocery, etc. For now, I can imagine what it would be like to live in a building like this.
Lovely gardens…
The next destination of my three-week whirlwind European vacation was Lisbon, Portugal. We took the 10:30pm night train and I slept on the top bunk. Although this night train looked much newer than the one I took in Cairo, Egypt, it was much noisier. I didn’t sleep very well! But, who cares about sleep when you’re in Europe.
See you in Lisbon!
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Madrid has such beautiful buildings. Even the central post office is called “el palacio.”
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This is one of the things I love about blogging…the sharing of information and learning new things! Thanks Georgette!
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I live in a large city. In the same building I live, on the ground floor, there is a grocery. I have a cafe, a bakery, a kiosco, a lingerie store, a pet store, a pizzeria on my street.
And you know what I wish for every morning when I hear the noise of the cars and busses and the train station that is half block from my place?
a deck like yours …
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We always want what we don’t have…so true!
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Have you been to Southern Spain (the real Spain)??? If so, can’t wait to see your photos – if not, well get on over 🙂
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I’ve been to Barcelona in 2010 (which I loved) and back in the late 70’s to Costa Brava. I loved the energy of Barcelona!
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Hi,
Gorgeous architecture on the buildings, the builders of old really liked to make everything stand out, and the buildings always look magnificent. I love the way the garden is done, the colour is also very striking.
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Thanks Mags!!
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If you wouldn’t have said anything, I’d have guessed the photos of the horses and chariots were from Rome. Shows what I know. You included wonderful shots of the Architecture. I love the complexity and the detail of the shots. Good job. Congrats on having had the opportunity to visit Spain.
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Thank you so much!!
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We seem to have some things in common; I too am a Gemini who enjoyed living in a rural setting for a time, but now I am back in the city and loving it! I love the energy, and being able to have so much at my disposal – food, drink, music, art and even bits of nature in the city parks. For me it is a dream come true – perhaps someday you may be a city dweller too!
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Cool…Geminis rock!!
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Those high ceilinged rooms can be drafty. I’ll go for cozy in the woods.
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I’ll bet you would!!
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You’ve been so lucky to have been in such a beautiful place! Great photos!
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Thank you so much…I do feel blessed!
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Thanks for another excursion. I loved it in Spain. Didn’t get to Portugal, unfortunately. Looking forward to your post about it.
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Portugal is one of my favorite countries!
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That architecture is very pretty, almost formal. Love the statues, too. When I was young I wanted to live in New York City, row housing/skyscapers, but this looks quite elegant and walk to everywhere, so cool!
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Thanks for stopping by!!
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I’m like you- whenever I travel, I pick out my dream home and imagine what my life would be like if I lived there.
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Actually, I don’t do it when I’m traveling…just later looking at the photo. I guess I’m having so much fun, I don’t have time for daydreams.
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Oh, I LOVE the photos of architecture (and pastry, of course) !! This makes me want to leap on a train immediately … I’ve never been to Lisbon, but have always wanted to. BTW, a 70-foot deck on 5 acres?? what bliss!!
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Yes Betty…it is so peaceful (except for my maniac dog–Jake)!
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I’m with you, I’d love to live in a small row house in an historic center. I did years ago and really miss being able to run out the door and grab breakfast somewhere. Loved it! There always was that parking problem though!!
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It would be nice to not have a car…ride a bicycle or public transport and rent a car when you need one.
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