We´re out early by Madrid standards - 6:15 p.m. This has been a packed day. We began this morning with a tour to the palace, there were only three in our group Terry, Susan and a gentleman from connecticut, Patrick, who works for IBM but was taking the day to sightsee. Our guide was Patrizia and she was very knowledgeable (or course that is her career!) Unfortunately we did not get photos of our guides. After two hours in the palace and area, we boarded a bus and Sylvia guided us through the high points of Madrid in both Spanish and [View Full Entry]

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We are in Madrid, arrived this morning. We were too excited to sleep much on the flight and we´ve walked around a lot today. This flights were fine - one small bit of excitement in Atlanta. I had to run up the down escalator because I left my jacket in the ladies room. You know how stressed I get on escalators, but I did it and retrieved my jacket. Madrid is beautiful, lovely trees and flowers - interesting sidewalks and people. We saw a few beautiful babies, but not many. The cafe con latte is fabulous! We have a photo, but [View Full Entry]

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We're just waiting for Amanda and Hans Henry to drive us to the airport. Luke took the photo and helped me upload it. I think I can do this! [View Full Entry]

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We are rushing around finishing last minute packing! Amanda came over and prepared a wonderful Father's Day meal and she will take us to the airport in the morning. I think we are now pretty excited about this trip and it is finally sinking in that we are really going! Jeff tried to teach me to download photos and we'll see if that works in the next few days! Keep us in your prayers and we'll do the same - and keep you posted! - we should be in Madrid by this time tomorrow!! [View Full Entry]

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