Mamas, We Made It (Days 1-2, Madrid)

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We’ve arrived safely in Spain! Our group of very tired students has been full of troopers today, as we hit the ground running (or at least walking quickly for long distances) in the Spanish capital city today. We packed a lot into a sleepless two-day period, and we’re already looking forward to another excellent day in Madrid tomorrow!

Starting off our voyage from RDU > JFK > MAD
We got a rainy start to our trip yesterday in New York City, but our weather in Madrid has been perfect so far!
Some of us slept for a couple hours on the flight, others didn’t blink an eye.
A safety orientation awaited our very tired students this morning, with some of them even managing to stay awake.
Our first order of business was getting some lunch — I think we took to Spanish sandwiches pretty well!
We got a brief peek at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where the Real Madrid soccer team (featuring Cristiano Ronaldo) plays.
Next up was the walking tour of historic Madrid with a local guide.
We started at the Catedral de la Almudena, the church often used for Spain’s Royal Weddings.
Just across from the Cathedral is the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) with its 3,000 rooms.
One stop on our tour took us the museum of Madrid History, where we saw artifacts ranging from old wells and paintings to mammoth skulls.
Our walking tour also took us through the Plaza Mayor, the central square of Spain.
And finally we ended up at the Puerta del Sol (the Sun Gate), where all of Spain’s roads begin, and New Year’s Eve is celebrated on national TV each year with the eating of 12 grapes.
We finished our first (and second) days of travel with an excellent Spanish meal at a local restaurant.
And we’re looking forward to many more great experiences to come!
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2 thoughts on “Mamas, We Made It (Days 1-2, Madrid)”

  2. I love seeing these smiling faces!! It does feel a bit weird knowing that y’all are so far away when normally I would be seeing you at the pool or around town! I am glad you had a safe trip and it is fun seeing the wonderful things you are experiencing!! Be safe!! Sending hugs from home to all of you!!

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