Our second day in Madrid was spent walking around Plaza del Sol and other places nearby. Of significance is the visit to the oldest (opened in 1725) restaurant in the world "El Botin" situated on the street calle de cuchilleros. Their specialty is roasted lamb and pig (21 one day old pigs to be more exact). For you literary buffs, this famous restaurant was a haunt for Hemingway´s and Goya supposedly work there before becoming a painter. We did not eat there of course as the food was out of our budget but it would have been worth it just to feel part of history.
Third day, we decided to visit Segovia a two hour train ride from Madrid. We had lots of fun in this beautiful town full of history. Our third and last day in Madrid was spent doing more walking and the grand finale was a dinner\flamenco show. We had tapas which were average but the highlight was the show...such energy! I was sweating just watching the dancers! One can feel the passion they feel for the music as they move.
Third day, we decided to visit Segovia a two hour train ride from Madrid. We had lots of fun in this beautiful town full of history. Our third and last day in Madrid was spent doing more walking and the grand finale was a dinner\flamenco show. We had tapas which were average but the highlight was the show...such energy! I was sweating just watching the dancers! One can feel the passion they feel for the music as they move.
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