Lila and Bridget did a little shopping, while Alan scowled. We walked around to get our bearings, and found Plaza Mayor. Loads of people around, plus car traffic which we haven't really dealt with since we got to Spain.
There were lots of beautiful plants. Lila had fun taking pictures. The planting one is for Grandpa Graham so he will know when to plant things. The Prado was interesting, plus it was free after six. In some places there were painters painting full sized copies of some of the works. There were many famous paintings, Bridget liked Velazquez, Lila liked the Artist's Children in the Japanese Drawing Room by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal, Bruce liked the Heironomous Bosch and Alan liked A dog painting by de Vos. We could not take pictures, but this is the outside.
We walked down to the Prado museum, but decided to wait for a little while until we could get in free. The royal botanical gardens were nearby and looked inviting.
Lots of good food today. Baby eels on toast. They taste like noodles.
Pimientos de Padron, grilled small peppers with olive oil and salt. Super yummy!
They sure love their ham here.
Happy birthday Uncle Keith! Alan was looking at swords for you today. Interestingly when you travel by train from Toledo they scan your luggage, but swords and knives seem to be fine to carry on.
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