First Stop - Madrid, Spain

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I just arrived in Madrid, Spain... the first stop on my solo travel adventure. I´m tired and behind on sleep, but I´m excited to be here! I´m staying at a small hotel near Plaza Mayor and Puenta del Sol in the center of Madrid. I´m looking forward to exploring the old town and possibly the Prado Museum that I´ve heard so much about.

I´m here for 2 nights, and then I head out to a small village about 2 hours from Madrid for my volunteer gig at Pueblo Ingles, an English Immersion program for Spanish business professionals who want to speak English for a solid week with "Anglos" from USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Britian, Scotland and Ireland. Check it out at www.puebloingles.com.

I´ll try to keep a map posted of my travel destinations... hopefully it will help you travel along with me!

LP

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Photos

Metro Station
One of Madrid´s underground subway stations.

Comments

[Mike Nitsch]

Yahoo for you!
Hi Laura...thanks for inviting me to your blog. This sounds like a wonderful trip and one that you will cherish forever. I will be looking forward to hearing more. I am currently in the lovely metropolis of Yakima, WA doing some work and leave today...and not too soon as it will be in the 90's here today. Mike

[Ron]

Madrid is Beautiful
I lived in Madrid for 3 years in one of the suburbs (Majadahonda) and LOVED it. The night life in Madrid is beyond comparison and it is truely a city that never sleeps. Go eat at Botins in Plaza Mayor (it is the oldest restaurant in the world), the food is a bit pricey but it is world class eating. Don't drink to much Spanish Rioja!

[e]

Trite But "You Go Girl!"
This is so inspiring, and we can't wait to read all about your adventures! Love, e, t, sammi and sasha

[Jamie]

You go girl!
Way to go Laura! What a great adventure! Can't wait for your next entry.