Part 2 of Tim's visit to Spain was a trip north to Madrid. This was our second trip there and now that we had a grasp on the city we were able to see a bit more and explore some of the outside areas as well. Many people here don't speak too highly of Madrid, but we think it is a great family-friendly city to visit. It is also very vibrant, as there were many demonstrations during our time there...fortunately, none were violent!
The home of Real Madrid-Santiago Bernabeu Stadium-which holds 110,00 people!
View of Catedral de la Almudena from Palacio Real
One of the doors at the entrance of Catedral de la Almudena
Tim and the kids outside of Palacio Real
Tatum posing in the Plaza de Armas at Palacio Real
Mom and MJ diligently studying Rick Steves
Another view inside the Plaza de Armas
Owen throwing one of his many fits during the visit
The Temple of Debod-an actual Egyptian temple in the center of Mardid
MJ enjoying the swings in Parque Oeste
Tatum playing at Parque Oeste
Owen getting motion sickness!
Tatum taking MJ on her first trip down a slide
Chocolate and Churros at San Gines in downtown Mardid
Owen enjoying churros
Entrance to Parque del Retiro in Madrid near the Prado
Outside of El Escorial-a palace at the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama
Inside the Basilica at El Escorial
The ceiling in the library at El Escorial
Valley of the Fallen: This is a Civil War memorial built by General Franco. The cross is nearly 500 feet high and the basilica is carved 820 feet into this mountain. Franco is buried inside here in addition to 40,000 soldiers from both sides of the civil war.
Time for a snack after our day trip to El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen
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