Madrid, Spain (photos)

After Barcelona, Sam and I flew to Madrid! We stayed in this hotel that was right around the corner from the palace. Sam provided a little more information about our three days there in THIS post, which also includes a video.

Palace gardens

Palace

Poor Sam eating his Paella! The rice was delicious, but he didn't get to enjoy it because he had to de-shell all of the shellfish in it! Not too appetizing when it is incredibly slimy.

Madrid City Hall

Puerta de Alcalá, just down the street from City Hall

We went boating in Parque del Buen Retiro

Nice, relaxing break on a busy trip

Sam gave me a turn on the oars, too!

A fountain in the park

Unfortunately, we couldn't understand what this street performer was saying.

Right outside the Madrid Ward we visited

Fountain by Templo de Debod (an ancient Egyptian temple)

Cirque du Soleil set for Corteo