We landed in Madrid on September 8, and met Gastón and Marta at the Hotel Wellington. This 5-star hotel is in the heart of Madrid, a block from Parque del Retiro.
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Arrival at Hotel Wellington - Gastón and Carol discuss plans
Palacio Real, Madrid
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Plaza Mayor
Restaurant in Los Cuchilleros, Madrid
Gringo hangout, Los Cuchilleros
Sobrino de Botín, the world's oldest restaurant (1725)
Roast suckling pig oven, Sobrino de Botín
Comedor, Sobrino de Botín
Plaza de la Villa
Monumento A. Alfonso XI and Estanque del Retiro
Casa de Buen Retiro
Fuente de Cibeles
Street vendors, Parque del Retiro
Madrid fiambrería (note Serrano hams)
Arco de Los Cuchilleros
Street scene
Bank
Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros
Correo (Post Office)
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