Sunny Spain
I love all the sun in Spain. Every time I go the weather is perfect, sunny, sunny and more sunny. This is one of the things that keeps me coming back over and over again. The graciousness of the staff at the five star hotels Spain always make me feel like a welcomed member of the family. I enjoy this so much. We arrived the other day and began our exploration of Madrid. I haven’t spent much time here, seems we usually come to go to the ocean but this time we came for art and culture. Setting aside a couple of days alone to explore the Prado. A hugh museum with a very extensive collection. I really want to see the Garden of Earthy Delights by Hieronymus Bosh and the paintings of Velasquez and Zuberan . Spanish art has always been a favorite of mine. From the paintings of the high Spanish court to the surrealist movement to the modern works of the abstract and moderns. The Prado has an enormous collection of drawings paintings and sculpture spanning many centuries, styles and empires. The museum houses the royal collection from history with many newly added works over the years. Along with experience the Prado I want to see some of Gaudi’s architectural gems, this may require a side trip to Barcelona, we will figure that out as we go. I really do enjoy the evenings in Spain. Gathering with the locals and tourists in the squares and plazas or the street cafes it is always an experience meeting new people and hearing what is important in their lives. We usually stay up late in the the night enjoying the cool night air and the party atmosphere.
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