Hola!!!!
Ellen and I are about to get on to a night train to my last stop, Lisbon! We have already walked through Spain.
After a very long travel day for Ellen--her plane ride sounded absolutly terrible with turning around after the plane was already air born--she finally arrived about 10 hours late, just as I was checking the status of her plane on the computer and growing increasingly worried!
However, she made it in time for us to see the big light show at the fountains by a museum in Barcelona-thanks to Jenny for the tip! We celebrated her arrival with sangria and chocolate con churros! Basically we continued our trip through Spain with a little walking, a little eating, a little walking, a little eating. I really enjoyed the Gaudi sights in Barcelona, as well as the view from the various mountains we were at the top of! Unfortunatly the cable car we were dying to take was not operating the whole time due to wind, and, in a bizarre circumstance, the power was out, (causing great confusion at every intersection,( all over Barcelona!
We absolutly loved Madrid! I didn't think I would like it as much as Barcelona, but I did, and perhaps more! The parks here are amazing! On our first day we walked the wrong way, and rather than end up at a the major Placa Mayor, we arrived at a great Park. We took a row boat around the lake and the weather was gorgeous. With Ellen here I was able to muster the strength for another great Palace--the Real Palace and museum--the Prado.
As I said, the weather has been spectacular, very warm but nice breezes and much lower humidity than I expected.
Well, I must be off, my time is up!
One more stop!
Adios!
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