07/13/12: Arrived in Madrid after a 5 hour train ride. Took a nice afternoon siesta then at 10pm dusk, walked to the center of town Puerta del Sol (gate of sun) then back down the shopping district on Gran Via.
07/14/12: Started our official tour of Madrid at the Palacio Real (royal palace) visiting the opulent state rooms and armory with collection of medieval armors & weapons. Weather was blazing hot compared to the cool north. Explored Old Town with plenty of popsicle breaks. Lunched near Plaza Mayor at Sobrino de Botino, hailed as the worlds oldest restaurant by Guiness.
07/15/12: Madrid museum hopping day at the Reina Sofia for Picasso’s Guernica and the Prado for its extensive collection of Goya, Velazquez, and El Greco. Took a short break at the Parque del Retiro. Dinner and flamenco show at Corral de Morerio.
Toledo
07/16/12: Toledo is a well preserved medieval town with a 2,000 year history with influences from Roman, Visigoths, and Arabs cultures. It is famous for swords and marzipan. Took a bus tour for a nice panorama of Arab walls, bridges, Alcazar (castle), and the Cathedral. Started at Plaza Zocodover then explored cobble-stone alleys to the Puerta Viasgra. An easy day trip by train from Madrid.
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Segovia
07/17/12: Segovia greets visitors with its gigantic Roman Aqueducts. Explored the charming town through Plaza Mayor with Cathedral. Ended at Alcazar, fairy tale Arab castle with impressive collection of artillery. Another easy hop by train from Madrid.
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