Sleepy-eyed and tired, we practically sleep walk off the plane, and to our first site of Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain. 129 by 94 meters, with 237 balconies over viewing the plaza, this place is big. Originally called Plaza del Arrabal, Plaza Mayor has been used in the past for soccer games, markets, bullfights, and public executions. Built by Jean Boulogne in 1616, the statue of King Philip the third is the most marvelous look in the plaza.
Next, we march through the rain towards Puerta del Sol. Bustling with activity we find it hard to make our way through the crowds. The plaza is located in the center of Madrid. Here we saw many new statues. My personal favorite was the one that pictured a bear reaching for a berry bush.
We planned on getting chocolate from the convent, but they were out.
The rain seems to have calmed as we make our way to Almudena Cathedral Inside the church, I learn an interesting story about the death of Isidro. When he died no one could find his body. In the church laid a coffin that had been empty for as long as anyone could remember. Forty years after Isidro died his body, preserved, was found inside the coffin. The people thought it was a miracle.
As I head towards Teatro Real, I recall all the amazing sights we saw and it is not even noon, Spain time (seven, Floridian time). In Teatro Real, I visit the throne room. My favorite part of this room is the four gold lions that protect the throne.
Next my family is off to visit Templo de Debod. The museum belonged to the Ancient Egyptians. The Spanish obtained it as a gift. They received this gift for helping the Egyptians protect their Ancient buildings.
Last we visit an art museum called Prada Museum. At the museum we see a painting many consider the best in the world.