tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post8471903777961370508..comments2024-02-06T15:08:22.613+01:00Comments on Mitchell is Moving: A Madrid StreetwalkerMoving with Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-69998965653869098032014-01-16T05:51:28.494+01:002014-01-16T05:51:28.494+01:00Oh good, I was worried so.Oh good, I was worried so.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-38684647121870255772014-01-14T14:58:08.861+01:002014-01-14T14:58:08.861+01:00Kristi:
Timing can be the pits sometimes, can'...Kristi:<br />Timing can be the pits sometimes, can't it? We used to have the money to travel and not enough time. Now we have all the time in the world and not enough money. I'm glad we now at least live close to lots of new places for us to visit.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-5249679406655256722014-01-14T13:46:30.641+01:002014-01-14T13:46:30.641+01:00Ah, I had a cousin who lived in Madrid for years, ...Ah, I had a cousin who lived in Madrid for years, and was never able to visit her then. It looks wonderful and how special to have a friend to show you around. And then, coming home again, the best of all.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-77365190018951800042014-01-14T12:07:40.423+01:002014-01-14T12:07:40.423+01:00Jacquelineand....
I've been in a bit of a sent...Jacquelineand....<br />I've been in a bit of a sentimental mood myself... and, even more, a grateful mood. I was treated with such warmth and kindness by Guadalupe and her family and friends, and then I got to come home to San Geraldo and the boys. Feeling very fortunate right now.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-78932085540789687362014-01-14T12:04:21.116+01:002014-01-14T12:04:21.116+01:00Spo:
They live in the Palace of Zarzuela, west of ...Spo:<br />They live in the Palace of Zarzuela, west of Madrid. They have a summer residence in Majorca (called the Palace of La Almudaina), which was built as an Arabian fort and became a royal palace in the 14th century.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-45759170070217842652014-01-14T11:58:54.022+01:002014-01-14T11:58:54.022+01:00Cheapchick:
San Geraldo is "connected" t...Cheapchick:<br />San Geraldo is "connected" to royalty way back in all directions (kings and queens of Scotland, England, Norway, Spain, Portugal...). Fortunately, he doesn't require anyone to bow or curtsey in his presence. Very humble.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-27854989924525004172014-01-14T11:57:14.087+01:002014-01-14T11:57:14.087+01:00Laurent:
I can't wait to go back.Laurent:<br />I can't wait to go back.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-74012811338302607882014-01-14T11:56:51.413+01:002014-01-14T11:56:51.413+01:00Sharon:
I experienced the immersion program myself...Sharon:<br />I experienced the immersion program myself over the weekend and really enjoyed it.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-35010515999729024402014-01-14T11:56:10.659+01:002014-01-14T11:56:10.659+01:00Andrew:
I've got more photos to come that give...Andrew:<br />I've got more photos to come that give a broader view of the city. It was very clean and well-tended. It was bustling in places. We stopped at the public market and I was almost overwhelmed by the numbers of people (but I got over it).Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-21727875486720835982014-01-14T11:53:21.129+01:002014-01-14T11:53:21.129+01:00Stephen:
I was surprised to see yet another Spanis...Stephen:<br />I was surprised to see yet another Spanish city that was remarkably clean. Spain banned smoking in public places just before we came here to look for a place to live in 2010. It's so much more pleasant.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-86505958487590537292014-01-14T11:51:27.627+01:002014-01-14T11:51:27.627+01:00Judy:
Madrid was splendid. Can't wait to go b...Judy:<br />Madrid was splendid. Can't wait to go back with San Geraldo for in-depth explorations. Drove by El Prado Museum, but didn't go inside. So unbelievably much to see. For Guadalupe, autumn is the most beautiful time in the city.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-88916573599303462252014-01-14T11:49:33.552+01:002014-01-14T11:49:33.552+01:00Raybeard:
That first statue did have that "lo...Raybeard:<br />That first statue did have that "look," but I don't think she'd be allowed to pose topless.<br /><br />Yes, the problems in the royal family are big news here. It was a topic of conversation Saturday night among the enlightened group of women I was with. (The one man in the group was a lot quicker to jump to conclusions.)<br /><br />I was a bit put out by the cats when I got home and all they wanted were their treats. But, since then, they have been doting on me...Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-23617466443360581912014-01-14T11:45:51.518+01:002014-01-14T11:45:51.518+01:00Jim:
That post office was stunning and there's...Jim:<br />That post office was stunning and there's so much more. I saw only a fraction of a fraction and photographed even less. Can't wait to go back. Oh, and the cats have admitted they missed me. I've been getting so much love and attention.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-54163987004414641092014-01-14T11:44:40.702+01:002014-01-14T11:44:40.702+01:00John:
As in any big city, you've got to be awa...John:<br />As in any big city, you've got to be aware (especially in those touristy areas), but I felt really comfortable there. Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-53963770204119988722014-01-14T08:53:27.593+01:002014-01-14T08:53:27.593+01:00The best part of being away is returning to love. ...The best part of being away is returning to love. Why yes, I am in a bit of a sentimental mood today.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-54206092544678803132014-01-14T06:13:37.290+01:002014-01-14T06:13:37.290+01:00So where do the Spanish royals reside?So where do the Spanish royals reside?Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-24232755427070689152014-01-14T05:50:52.224+01:002014-01-14T05:50:52.224+01:00Very cool - and San Geraldo is from royalty (for r...Very cool - and San Geraldo is from royalty (for real??)! You have exquisite taste in spouses!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-23440349794467066862014-01-14T02:58:21.031+01:002014-01-14T02:58:21.031+01:00Madrid is a wonderful city, we just loved it. Madrid is a wonderful city, we just loved it. Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297393116796129135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-77550850372011249992014-01-14T01:52:34.649+01:002014-01-14T01:52:34.649+01:00That immersion Spanish project sounds very interes...That immersion Spanish project sounds very interesting... Bill & I keep looking for new adventures.... sounds like our kind of thing. And.. happy homecoming! It's fun to travel but so great to be home again...The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-21586104429318548622014-01-14T01:39:01.994+01:002014-01-14T01:39:01.994+01:00It looks very clean and not as busy as I would hav...It looks very clean and not as busy as I would have expected. I like the third photo up, giving a glimpse of more of the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-19571838506259459062014-01-13T22:46:21.834+01:002014-01-13T22:46:21.834+01:00Twenty years ago I visited Madrid and the city sta...Twenty years ago I visited Madrid and the city stank like an ashtray. I saw many people walking around smoking two cigarets at a time. A few years ago I was shocked to see how the city had transformed itself; no smoking to be seen and the city was immaculate. stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-73357472821803570872014-01-13T20:29:28.216+01:002014-01-13T20:29:28.216+01:00Ooooooh, I've never been to Madrid! I want to ...Ooooooh, I've never been to Madrid! I want to go! I spent a few days in Barcelona once, but that's all. Love these photos :) How nice for you to have had a friend who lives there, to show you around.Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-65221675049532311062014-01-13T16:33:38.826+01:002014-01-13T16:33:38.826+01:00In the first pic are you sure that it wasn't o...In the first pic are you sure that it wasn't one of those 'living statues'? I think you ought to have crept up behind her and shouted 'BOO!'. That would have 'exposed' her for what she was. Ha!<br /><br />We've been hearing a little about one of the Spanish royal princesses being involved (allegedly) in some sort of scandal, financial I think. Is it big news there - or just a yawn?<br /><br />On my returning home after one of my rare away trips I'm always most excited at being reunited with my 'kids', but they seem more interested in getting their usual food again and being back in their familiar routine once more. And I can go to hell for all they care! Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-11745527286498754482014-01-13T15:21:39.532+01:002014-01-13T15:21:39.532+01:00They say a 'change is as good as a rest', ...They say a 'change is as good as a rest', Mitch....and this looks like an incredible city to see and experience.<br />And check our that post office!!<br />Cats....they never 'admit' how much they miss you!! Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-27880214985802704312014-01-13T14:41:44.612+01:002014-01-13T14:41:44.612+01:00impressive
i hear there are a lot of pickpockets t...impressive<br />i hear there are a lot of pickpockets thereJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com