Started off towards Puerto del Sol. Made my way over to the Palácio Real, in front of which is a beautiful park that is surrounded on the opposite side of the palace by the Opera and some other beautiful buildings.
Took the palace tour. Very nice. Back towards Plaza Mayor, then around about near the Plaza de la Independéncia. There is a fountain in the middle with a statue of a lady in a chariot pulled by two lions, Castille and León.
Through the botanical gardens (though really I payed the $2 entrance fee just so I could use the bathroom). Was supposed to go to the Museo del Prado, but I was enjoying the day too much. So I walked passed it, enjoyed it from the outside, and continued on through the Parque del Retiro and found something new - a Crystal Palace.
Found a nice shady spot to sit down and watch life go by for awhile. There was music everywhere in the park. People everywhere in the park. And yet it was still possible to find your own little piece of relaxation. I think this is hands down my fave park so far.
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