The great feeling of sun on my back

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This week was mid-term break, so I thought I should get away from London for a few days- so off to sunny Spain I went. After another early flight, I arrived in Madrid and caught the metro to the hostel. After changing into summer clothes, armed with my guide book, I headed out to see the sights.
The first sight I came across was Plaza Mayor. Here there was the tourist info centre and from there I bought a bus ticket for the hop-on, hop-off bus. Spent most of the afternoon sitting on the top of the double-decker bus going around Madrid in circles (making the most of my unlimited day ticket). The bus trip was a great way to orientate myself around the city and a chance to work on my tan!

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Photos

01 Entrance
One of the entrances to Plaza Major.

02 Plaza Major
In the plaza.

03 Fountain
A fountain on a roundabout.

04 Building
A city building.

05 Puerta de Alcala
A monument that serves as a roundabout.

06 Banca de Espana
The bank of Spain.

07 Dome
I liked the dome of this building.

08 Palace
Through the arches is the palace courtyard.

09 The other side
The other side of the monument/roundabout.

10 Temple
The Egyptian temple of Debod.

11 Plaza de la Villa
This square has been the home of local government for a long time.

12 Building
A decorative building.

13 Park
The entrance to the huge park.