Plaza de Espana
Sitting by the fountain at Puerta del Sol
Eating Churros and Hot Chocolate for Breakfast at a cafe on Gran Via
Beautiful Archway
Plaza Mayor
Puerta del Sol
There are headless street vendors all around the city. Kaleb thought it was hilarious, but Tyson was pretty timid and would not even go near her when she peaked out of the dress to show him her face.
Tyson was totally cheesing it up in this picture.
One of the two old archways that are left in the city.
Parque de Retiro
The trains here are wonderful and very Clean. Which is nice since we have no car here and must walk or take the train.
Beautiful square by the train stop.
View of the Palace Real from Parque de Montana. Which is a huge park very close to our apartment.
Templo de Debod (Egyptian Temple)
We are excited to be here in Madrid and are grateful that all the crazy paper work to get visas is over. I can't believe the amount of information you need and the time it takes to get it. We have been here about a week and a half and are slowly exploring the city. Erich started school the day we got here and I have been reserved to explore the city on my own yet. Luckily we have a close park by our temporary apartment so the boys and I can venture outside.
Church was also an adventure with out understanding Spanish. Kaleb did wonderfully going to Primary, but Tyson was pretty anxious about Nursery. Plus all the ladies were giving him lots of kisses and saying he was so cute. I think he was a little overwhelmed. So he spent time with me in Sunday School and Relief Society.
We think we have found the apartment we are going to rent and are planning on signing the contract on Monday. Things are much more laid back here in regards to time tables so we will have to learn to be more patient. Stores are open from 10-2 and 5-9 so that people can take Siesta. Believe me people enjoy that time. The apartment we found is on the street very close to Erich's School so it will be nice for him to walk such a short distance to school.
We are in the city again, but even closer to Madrid's Downtown or what they call Old Madrid. It is only a mile walk and so much to see and explore. We have gone to Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Templo de Debod(Egyptian Temple), Plaza de Espana, Parque Retiro, and walked along Gran Via and enjoyed all the shopping.
Grocery shopping is interesting , but not too bad. The boys are getting used to box milked and I was shocked to see that the eggs are not refrigerated. Anything American seems to be expensive, but I suppose that is to be expected. To get a meal at say Burger King would cost $10. I just can't bring my self to pay that for fast food. This morning we tried a traditional treat for breakfast which is Churros and Hot Chocolate. It was delicious.
I am hoping to keep my post going while we are here in Spain so that I have a good journal of our time here. Hope you enjoy some of our Pictures.
