Arrived in Madrid yesterday and immediately remembered why I love Spain so much: charming architecture, great food, a vibrant city buzz and the most beautiful women on the planet. After getting into our hotel last night we headed out for tapas. Bocarones (anchovies), jamon (ham), a Spanish tortilla, calamari, and mushrooms with garlic were a lovely start to the culinary joy that is sure to be Spain. Emily and I left the parents after dinner and grabbed a few beers at a bar.
Today the family went to go see mom´s old apartment went she used to live in Madrid 40 years ago. It was quite interesting to see and was great to see Mom in her nostalgic element. Went to a local market as well and it absolutely blows away all markets in the US. Wish I lived here just for the food alone. After all that, I separated out for a bit and too the metro around the city to various stops. Currently enjoying a bit of a siesta and may go for a run although the heat isn´t too appealing.
Tonight we´ll be meeting up with Alphonso, an old friend of the family. Last time I was in Madrid Alphonso showed me a night that places easily within the top 5 of all time party nights. Started with tapas and flamenco and took off once the 60 year old plus said "Tonight I feel good, we go to discoteca!" Eventually he passed me off to some absolutely gorgeous young amigas of his and I was endoctrinated into the Madird nightlife by some absolutely beautiful ladies. Perhaps tonight I can hope for more of the same? I can only hope. If not I found a bar that will be showing game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals so maybe I´ll get a chance to see my Redwings play. Either way, should be a great night.
Overall, everything is fantastic. Can be a bit agrivating traveling with family at times as we all have very different travel styles. But it´s great to be with them, and the parents are largely picking up the tab, so I can´t really complain.
Off for a siesta or run. Viva la vida.
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