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Realmadrid official store, Madrid
While in Madrid, we hopped inside the Realmadrid official store on Calle del Carmen, just off Puerta del Sol. . We are fans but not dedicated Real Madrid fans. Only Perfect Counts. This is the place to buy the official kit and gear. . I liked the various designs of the official ball. Souvenirs galore.…
Random photos #276 – 285
These are the photos I (Chris) took and posted on Facebook. The series was started in March of 2013. There is no theme – just something random and visually interesting. We gave each a title and noted where it was taken (to the extent we could remember the city). random photo #276 – books –…
El Jardín de Las Delicias, El Bosco, Prado
We spent a few days in Madrid after Donostia-San Sebastián. The Museo Nacional del Prado had just put on a special exhibition that marked the 5th centenary of the death of Jheronimus Bosch – aka El Bosco. This represents the greatest number of Bosch’s works ever to be assembled. Each ticket entitled one to enter…
Pintxos and tapas, part 2
Pintxos and tapas are usually eaten in bars or taverns as a small snack while hanging out with friends or relatives; thus, they have a strong socializing component, and in the Basque country they are regarded as a cornerstone of local culture. It is also very convenient for tourists too. Our previous post (see part…
