After transferring from the airport to the hotel, everyone was able to relax for a couple of hours before Andy and Carlos led those who were still awake down along Gran Via, into Puerta del Sol and then into the Plaza Mayor, from where they scattered to find food and explore further.
Saturday morning saw us loading up the bus and meeting our guides Mati and Carmen for a whirlwind tour of the capital, passing by the Bernabeu stadium, the Cibeles fountain and the Alcala gates before hopping off the bus at the Prado to see, amongst other pieces, Las Meninas, by Velasquez.
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| Arguably Velasquez' most famous work |
Next stop was the Palacio Real, where we strolled through the state rooms, admiring the thrones, the banquet hall and the vast collection of tapestries, portraits and clocks! We also learned about the recent scandals surrounding the Royal Family and the difficult decision faced by King Juan Carlos' daughter; to divorce or to renounce her position as princess.... more on that here!
After time for lunch and the first round of souvenir shopping, we boarded the coach and started to make our way to Salamanca...
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| Can you see the Cathedral?! |
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| Nearly there... |
Once we arrived in Salamanca it was time to introduce students to homestay families and get everyone settled into their apartments...
We sat with our food directly outside of the place and it was perfect as I think the music really did a great job of filling up the space.
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