21 July - Madrid

Stayed at the Hostal Lauria overlooking the Gran Via - highly recommended

Had a wonderful day. Went on a guided tour of the Palace, the Prado and then went to the opera. It was hot.

A Spanish breakfast of a croissant and coffee

Such wealth and gross opulence are on display at the official Spanish Palace

Menu of restaurant where I had a gorgeous tomato 'soup', salmorejo

At the opera - bad seat, and could see nothing. Nabucco