Madrid

Yes friends. I have made the jump over to beautiful España. Madrid is a gorgeous city with an extravagant metro system, beautiful parks and piazzas, wonderful museums, tones of character, and delicious food.

I got in and found my fairly nice hostel. I connected with Anne at my hostel, her friend that was also for New Zealand headed out for the evening last night. We did some walking and ended up at Irish pub somehow, but then made it to a more Madrid kind of place and drank a delicious pitcher of Sangria.

Today I explored Parque del Buen Retiro with two other friends from my hostel from Australia, Luke and Georgia. We had blast walking around this massive park in the middle of the city. We then hit up the free day at the art museum, Reina Sofia.

I also made a stupid mistake that I don´t feeling like getting into too much. I dropped off my roll of Italy at a one hour photo. I did not get back to it until 4pm today, and they closed at 2pm! The problem is I am leaving tonight. Two additional friends that I know made because of the situation are saving me, I found them at my hostel. I gave them all the info and they are picking the photos up for me. Needless to say, the photos of Italy will be delayed in getting up here. I am very very bummed because I wanted to see them so bad.

Alright, that is all I have time for now. I am heading out. I am doing an overnight train this evening to Barcelona! You will hear from me there.

Adios.

JOEL