Mucho Gusto


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It’s been a busy day culminating in a cracking theatre production at Theatre Clwyd. I’ll report on that tomorrow. I’ve had supervision and explored some old memories from my psychiatric days which surprised me. And I’ve booked a car and driver from Madrid airport to my hotel for peanuts. Remember it’s my first jaunt abroad alone since my aborted trip to Rome , and I’m mindful that led to a thwarted visit to A&E

Am I nervous at travelling alone ? 

I am …..but I feel it needs to be done

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47 comments:

  1. Anonymous9:26 pm

    Who is the man in the hat

    Lee

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  2. John Going Gently9:44 pm

    Lol he’s one of the Madrid Choir who gives his singing mucho gusto

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  3. Barbara Anne9:57 pm

    My very question, s thanks for asking it, Lee and answering it, John!
    Stay hydrated as you travel and take antibiotics with you if your doctor (which one?) agrees.
    Most of all, have fun!

    Hugs!

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    1. John Going Gently10:19 pm

      Babs is talking but I hear my sister ann xx

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  4. happy hooker9:58 pm

    Go for it, John, and enjoy it all! xx

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  5. N210:20 pm

    I worked in Madrid for three years and still go back to visit, one of my favorite cities. If you can, stay in the Salamanca or Chamberi neighborhood (the latter is relatively cheaper), on either side of the Paseo de la Castellaña. Both are centrally located and good walking neighborhoods. I was back there a year ago February, in 2023, and Madrid is still a great place to be.

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    1. John Going Gently10:26 pm

      I’m going for one full day and am staying
      Not far from Antón Martín metro

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    2. John Going Gently10:30 pm

      Any advice to where to eat etc please tell me

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  6. Anonymous10:20 pm

    You have set yourself up with this first adventure
    Go and enjoy it
    It will lighten you

    Keith

    Xx

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  7. John Going Gently10:31 pm

    I hope so Keith xx

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  8. Ur-spo11:04 pm

    I have great adventures when traveling alone; I hope yours is splendid.

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  9. Sixpence Notthewiser12:06 am

    Yay!
    Diviértete, guapo!

    XOXO

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  10. Debra She Who Seeks12:41 am

    Hopefully all will be well this time.

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    1. John Going Gently6:58 pm

      Yes debra , I shall hydrate drastically

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  11. Should Fish More12:57 am

    I've traveled alone most of the time, and I enjoy the 'freedom' it gives...I can do what I want when, and not worry about staying in my hotel if I'm tired. I've not been to Madrid, only the coastal cities. Looking forward to your report. Enjoy, my friend!

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    1. John Going Gently6:58 pm

      Your support has always moved me , you are a dear friend

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  12. Lizzy D1:08 am

    You never said, Do you speak any Spanish?

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  13. Pixie2:35 am

    Have a wonderful trip John.

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  14. Ellen D.2:43 am

    Have a great time, John! Can't wait to hear all about it!

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    1. John Going Gently6:59 pm

      Oh I will bore you all silly with it all

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  15. Cro Magnon4:22 am

    I have often travelled alone. It offers freedom to do whatever you wish.

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    1. John Going Gently7:00 pm

      Thank you cro , that gives me some strength, I’m wobbling a littlev

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  16. Travel5:54 am

    Relax and enjoy. You will be fine. You have been around the world, this is just across the way.

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  17. MarisAna6:38 am

    You were probably just unfortunate last time with Rome that you were quite physically below par at the time. I would make it as easy on myself as I could, and the driver from the airport is worth it, and probably the same thing on the return. Am excited with you and for you.

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  18. Carol Caldwell6:42 am

    Have a wonderful time and we all look forward to hearing all about on your return.

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    1. John Going Gently7:01 pm

      Like I said I will bore you all silly

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  19. Moving with Mitchell6:55 am

    May you enjoy every minute. Peanuts is a nice way to travel.

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    1. John Going Gently7:01 pm

      I’m coming to your neck of the woods next year

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    2. Moving with Mitchell8:43 pm

      And we shall see each other... come hell or high water!

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  20. JayCee7:15 am

    I am sure you will have a great time. Madrid is a wonderful city.

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  21. Carole R9:20 am

    I hope that you have a great time.
    The Rome episode was a one off, it won't happen again. Booking a driver takes much of the stress out of arriving in a new country.

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  22. Anonymous11:11 am

    I have faith in you John, you will be just fine. Start hydrating the day before you leave. If I could spend a few days in India alone, then take 2 eight hour flights to Toronto, then 2 days later fly down to Grenada alone,you can do Madrid. Just don’t build it up in your mind, treat it as a job. Have fun and let us know all about it. Hugs. Gigi

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  23. Ms. Moon1:06 pm

    The Rome experience was enough to put anyone off traveling. This trip will be the one that puts it all to rights.

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  24. Shrimpton and Perfect2:47 pm

    Very good luck with the trip John.

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  25. Anonymous12:51 am

    Enjoy every minute!! - Jackie

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