Sunday 16 October, 2016:
The first goal of the day was to reach the Plaza Mayor in the heart of Madrid in time to catch the Spanish Civil War in Madrid tour at this venerable meeting point.
I was sorely tempted
Located on the Puerta del Sol, they make delicious pastries. I actually entered but, as it was Sunday morning, it was a packed so I passed.
The Plaza Mayor was busy as
usual due to the weekly Sunday
El Rastro flea market
Unfortunately, I was too late for the tour, maybe next time.
Good street musicians playing
"Granada" near the
Chocolateria San Gines
I may have gone into the Chocolateria for some churros and hot chocolate.
I can't remember.
What to do?
I decided to walk while trying to figure out my next move.
Nice Glasses
The Entry Door of the landmark
Metropolitan Building
Shadows
The Cervantes Institute
Cervantes must have had some
crazy thoughts while writing
Don Quixote
Much better that the
Plaza Mayor meet point
Finally I made my choice, I would visit the . . .
The National Archaeological Museum
The main focus here is the history of the Iberian peninsula.
Diego Velazquez
1599 - 1660
Noted Spanish Painter
What the . . .
Alonso Berruguette
1488 - 1561
Noted Spanish Painter, Sculptor
and Architect
The Museum's Motto
That would leave a mark
Gold
Laurie's favorite color
The Warrior Stela from
Solana de Cabañas
Nice Grin
Are you sure that head
goes with that body
The Lady of Elche
Pulpo, YUM!
A Roman Dignitary
The Roman Empire conquered the Iberian peninsula back in the day.
Duel in Mosaic
Livia the wife of Roman
Emperor Caesar Augustus
Sarcophagus
Woman with a club
Bad time to lose your weapon
Crazy Hair Day
Penetrating Eyes
Visigoth Crown of Receswinth
Spain's Moorish Influence
Striking
The Zamora Pyxis
Typical Moorish Ceiling
Crucifixes are BIG in Spain
What are you guys . . .
. . . DOING?
St. Peter holding
The Keys to the Kingdom
of Heaven
Disciplining your pet
Ornate Column Capital
King Pedro I of Castile
Don't forget to "Vote for Pedro" next month.
Another fine crucifix
The Crucifix of
Ferdinand and Sancha
Napier's Calculating Machine
The Devil is in the details
How did they do this without
the aid of computers
Egyptian Priest
Harsomtus-Em-Hat
The Dinos of the Wedding of
Thetis and Peleus
Tevau or Feather Money
Glad to see that one of the
Guadalajara Stings donated
his American football helmet
to the Museum
It really is an outstanding museum and well worth the price of admission.
Did I mention that the museum was free today?
Dual at the Retiro Metro Stop
Cuban Music Fest this Thursday
I can go if I skip the 9:15 p.m. Stings' practice in Guadalajara on Thursday.
Miss my beloved Stings' practice?
ARE YOU CRAZY?
In the evening I drove the Range Rover out to Hector Manzano's home in Alcalá de Henares to meet with him and three other key members of the Guadalajara Stings directorate to discuss ways of augmenting the team's finances, improve player recruitment, watch NFL Red Zone on TV and, of course, . . .
. . . EAT!
A fine spread consisting of Spanish hams and cheeses plus lots of delicious croquetas.
Detroit Lions 31 - L.A. Rams 28
Damn!
Lots of Spanish Desserts
What a great way to end another good day in the greater Madrid megalopolis!
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