Return to Madrid

Our cabin on the high speed train is not full so we're able to stretch out and get comfortable. The train is much more comfortable than an airplane and a more efficient use of time; at least in Spain.

The city of Madrid puts on the best welcoming party since Adelaide.  Spain's equivalent of the Blue Angels and helicopter formation flying overhead, dozens of marching military units in full dress units, even a royal box for the King and Queen.  Thank you Madrid...

....for holding a National Holiday on the day of our return. Now we know why the rate for our room is much higher than last week.
El Cortés Ingles, one of Spain's primary department stores, has in some of its stores a food court called the Gourmet Experience.  It is frequented mostly by locals and we found it superb in Seville.  The one in Madrid was equally good.

Following a stroll through R Park, we returned for siesta and final packing.

Sometime after 9pm, we head out for dinner at the typical Spanish dinner hour.  On our last evening we are finally in sync with the Spanish dining schedule.