It’s been a nice day so far.
The apartment is very dynasty chic circa 1989 with Queen sized beds and door knocker Charles Dickens would be proud of.
The plaza Major is a 16th Century Plaza, filled to the gunnels with the cries of nesting house martins
We sat outside last night and the umbrellas of the cafes misted their patrons with a cooling water mist which was as blissful as you could ever think possible and this morning we watched the birds for an age before going out for a long breakfast
I’ve seen it all when we ambled back in the heat
A tubby Spider-Man braving the soaring temps just outside the apartment
Hey ho
What a great location, enjoy the adventure.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of misting umbrellas.
ReplyDeleteMisting umbrellas is a great idea, and for whatever reason, tubby SpiderMan made me sad. His whole body language just seems to shout 'tragedy'. I hope that I'm wrong.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the cooling mist was a life saver. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
What a fantastic location for your apartment.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Reina Sofia and El Retiro - my favourite spot in Madrid.
Poor Spidey has let himself go. Oh well, we all do eventually.
ReplyDeleteThe plaza is a wonderful location.
ReplyDeleteMisting umbrellas is genius.
Enjoy Madrid.
Gosh poor Spider Man. His ensemble looks so hot when it's already like a furnace. I'm worried about him.
ReplyDeleteCeci
How glorious are those house martins. As for spiderman - I bet he was sweltering in that suit! I wonder what his back story is? xx
ReplyDeleteSpiderman? More like Tub-of-Lardman!
ReplyDeleteIt’s too hot even for a rotund spider, poor guy. Enjoy the rest of your day. Gigi
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of Purple Martins, you see them a lot in Mississippi for some reason. Hope your trip is good.. I've never been across the Pond, most of my friends have, but I like seeing all of your photos you post too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place to be and I love the idea of those misting umbrellas. Bliss.
ReplyDeleteHope today is filled with iced beverages and joy!
Hugs!
It is also amazing to hear birds in Madrid tweeting from my computer in Virginia!
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Misting umbrellas sounds like a good idea ... until you try and read a book under them. 😄 We demand to see your knocker!!
ReplyDeleteDo you suppose Spiderman’s web still holds him as he bounces from building to building? Stay cool!
ReplyDeletegood old spiderman...... not all heroes wear capes, or words to that effect! Sounds like you had some hassle getting there but you're settling into your stride..... the littlee video makes it look like you're stopping at the Piece Hall in Halifax......
ReplyDeleteSeeing you r choir's live performance tomorrow will make all the effort worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteThe apartment/ suite? looks clean and minimalist-y modern. As long as it has AC...?
Oh that view and that birdsong - more envious than I can say. Store up some wonderful memories, you deserve every minute of them. A reward for all you've done.
ReplyDeleteI love the updates and you sharing this trip.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! Sorry the trip there was so troubled but glad you are enjoying yourself now!
ReplyDeleteWHAT is that guy thinking?
ReplyDeletePoor superman the medically obese must suffer in the Spanish heat . he sure looks like he needs that cooling parasol mist!. J.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are coping well with the heat but I can’t for the life of me think that Spider-Man is comfortable with that heat. Enjoy 😊
ReplyDeleteWhen we were there last year, the police would periodically come and clear away the tubby Spidermen and other "characters."
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