Ribadiso to Madrid : Day 25

Ribadiso to Madrid : Day 25

Meaningful Moment

Deb and I get some down time now. Been out three times in Madrid already today. We are staying near the main points of the city. 

Of course, we have been here now more times than I can count on one hand. So as we're walking about looking at all this wonderful architecture and history and culture, we recall the memories of previous times.

Date16 Aug 2026 (Sunday)
WeatherHigh: 96f. All sun. Doing for shade.
Total All Caminos: 2450 miles
Lodging (Deb & I): $125 Zinc 1 @Calle 10 Arenal / 2 nights
Total Lodging: $ 935
Airplane(s): € 500 Santiago to Madrid
Total Airplane(s) / Trvl Insrnc: $ 1580 / $ 199
Buses / Trains / Taxis & Rides (Deb & I): € 40 Taxi fm Ribadiso to Santiago airport
€ 40 Taxi fm Madrid Airport to Madrid Central
Total Transportation  (Deb & I) : $ 357
Food (Deb & I): € 30 tapa hopping
€ 30 night time food run
Total Food: $ 1038

Random Thought of the Day

It's nice to be back in Madrid for some excitement after the peace and tranquility of Ribadiso. 
It does convince me that I could not take Madrid for more than 3 days.

On the Road / Notable memories

6:30 a.m. Alarm wake up.
7:30 a.m. Taxi to Santiago airport.
9:00 a.m. Boarded for 9:25 takeoff. 
10:30 a.m. Land Madrid.
11:15 a.m. Baggage reclaimed.
12:00 p.m. Room check-in but it's not ready until 2:00.
12:45 p.m. Walking around. Visited Puerta del Sol and Plaza mayor. Now at the public market. Sights and sounds and smells are simply overwhelming after the greenness and tranquility of Ribadiso.
2:00 p.m. Checked into the apartment and resting.


Mercado de San Miguel

Tapa hopping
Shrimp in tartar sauce, two different empanadas, raspberry marmalade on cheese slices and albondigas


Plaza Mayor, out for a drink and paella


Catching the number two line of the Madrid Metro, both as a practice for my Spanish, navigation in a big city like Madrid, and just for fun.

Plaza Santa Catalina de los Donados, featuring the Opera House

Puerta de Sol on my nighttime walk

Royal Palace of Madrid







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