arrivando

We're here! Right on the Gran Via in Madrid. Lizzy was catatonic from only two hours' sleep on the plane. She was ready to stay in the hotel room to recuperate. Then, as the taxi pulled up to the Best Western Atlantico, our hotel, she noticed that "MANGO," "ZARA" and "H&M" are all a few doors down. Now she's showered and raring to go. Should I be surprised? Only a newly married man would be. So we're off to shop and explore this beautiful boulevard (Gran Via = Great Avenue). The building facades in this city are impressive. Let's hope the citizens aren't as facaded as we've been led to believe...