I don't know why, maybe because I heard so many good things from so many different people, I wanted to start with the capital of Spain. As I was exploring my horizon through Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Cason del Buen Retiro, Torre Espana and Puerto del Sol, I realized that I got lost!!! Luckily I had my friend's number who's at CableVision Espana and she saved my day...
On the second day, I had a plan finally! :)
When you talk to people around the world about Madrid most will mention three of the cultural hallmarks:
1- Real Madrid
2- Matadors
3- El encierro (my translation: "bulls running like crazy")
Number 1 was amazing. Bernabeu Stadium, with a capacity of 80,000 could be packed to its capacity if the game was more than a friendly one. I will try again in a Real vs. Atletico one.
Unfortunately those people are wrong!! For attending El encierro I had to travel to the city of Pamplona in the northern Spain. Did I do it? Yes.. Was I exhausted? Absolutely... Pics probably tell you why :) Its a common characteristics of Asterisks to be unnoticed until too late. Obviously not for the bulls... I better get some rest..
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