Parque del Retiro

Madrid Walking Tour Part 2

While visiting the Royal Palace, Maria pointed out the statues along the roof line and then down into the gardens.  These statutes are representations of previous saints and kings.  King Charles III ordered the placement of these statues as a symbol of class and future kings followed in the tradition. Just past the Palacio Real …

Gran Via - Busiest Street in Madrid

Madrid Walking Tour Part 1

I arrived in Madrid, Spain this morning at around 8AM after an overnight and overseas flight of 7.5 hours.  I’ve been reading up on the “must-see” and “must-do” lists available on the internet over the last few weeks.  This afternoon I had the very fortunate pleasure of a private travel guide.  Her name was Maria …