Category Archives: Madrid 2014

Our weekend in Madrid before Mirinda had to give a talk.

Adios, Madrid

The sun came out this morning. There were blue skies for the first time. There was also a quite ferocious wind. We started our day packing and checking out of the hotel, following a lovely long lay in (I do … Continue reading

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Thank you Mr Pinkleton

The rain decided to give us a miss today. Well, to be absolutely honest, we did get a few spits and spots late in the afternoon but nothing that really warrants much comment. Yesterday we booked onto an English tour … Continue reading

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The rain didn’t help

After a long and meaningful deliberation, Mirinda has come to the conclusion that she hates Madrid. Possibly the whole of Spain. She hates the queues, the rain, the fact that everyone speaks Spanish loudly and aggressively. She’s read on Trip … Continue reading

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Espania

No builders this morning.  I have no idea why.  The last time I saw Paul (Wednesday) he said he’d see me today.  Carole picked us up in the taxi at 11am and there was no sign of the builders.  I … Continue reading

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