Madrid in May

Then to our apmt near Teatro Español in the very centre of Madrid - got sooo lucky with the weather, not too hot, sunny, with a little breeze.. Perfect.

Had a few beers with them; walked around 12-14km according to iPhone app; were joined by more friends and had few more beers with them at Rastro; listened to & danced (me))) at a live concert by a Spanish band who played Radiohead and Black Keys hits; bought some books (encouraged Edu to buy one by the Russian classic Nickolay Gogol, translated into Spanish!); had food & more beers wherever possible)); visited an old train station and finally got home - exhausted and drunk, but happy after so much communication, locations visited and km's of walks around the beautiful city of Madrid. What a place, such great vibes and nicest people, lots of things to see, to do and places to go to... I miss citylife sometimes a lot <3 <3

Next day Edu had to do some family things so I went to Retiro park

The famous statue of Fallen Angel - the only one in the world, I think

Stunning rose garden.. all sorts, sizes and colors of that beautiful flower!

Momma Duck with her babies <3

Palacio de Cristal

Black swan having siesta time

Went inside of the Crystal palace to see the exhibit of Charles Ray 'Cuatro Moldes'

Then was Palacio de Velázquez and another exhibit: Tetsuya Ishida's paintings

Quite shocking, a bit depressive, definitely ironic and very complex works, imo.. Worth a visit.

After the exhibit I wandered around for a bit more, had coffee at one of the various cafes scattered on the park's territory, and went back home as it was super close to where we've stayed this time.

Only one block of the famous Museo del Prado that I am sooo visiting the next time when in Madrid (which is not to far away actually!! Have some things to do there).