A walk down Las Huertas

Little squares everywhere.

Spanish hospitality

No one goes thirsty in Madrid.

Another fine joint

A little jazz, maybe?

Everywhere a pub

Guinness everywhere.

That neighborhood place

Hanging on Las Huertas.

Ease into the evening

Plenty of side streets for a cerveza and some tapas.

Book store

Somehow, it looks very Madrid.

Architectural history here

The avenue changes from late 19th century to mid-thirties 20th century.

Feels like home

Suddenly, I desire a cupcake.

Ain't it grand

Along the main stem.

Got it all

Now, that's a newsstand.

On the Grand Via

Starting with some serious Rococo cheesecake.

Old City Hall

In Spain, there's always an old city hall.

The mid afternoon break

Some thin slice Jabon with that sandwich, por favor.

The slow lane

A quick beer here?

Hostel living

But near the Plaza Mayor.

Hanging out

Time for some rioja.

Plaza Cibeles

Always the stone lions.

Not much room here

Turtles waiting for the slow train.

This way to the trains

The gardens of Atocha.

From early days

When traveling by train was civilized.

Welcome to Madrid

The front door at Atocha.

Atocha

The place for trains.

Allegories abound

Pretty impressive for the agriculture ministry building.

This is the modern

Architecture with grace.

Look up

Always with the light.

More

Head spinning yet?

Wear your shades

This place amps up the wattage.

Lit

Can't escape the colors.

Pay attention

It gets better.

Going for the blue

Never a dull shot.

Information overload

Wrap your brain around this.

Do I see rainbow?

Who let all that light in?

Oh my God

Be amazed be amazed be amazed.

Very sad

Rough day for the Christians.

Sacred art

With embellishments.

A visual feast

Just need more eyes to take it all in.

Still under construction

But coming down the home stretch, finally.

Getting late

But still plenty to see…

Chimney, Gaudi style

Dress up your chimney. You'll be glad.

I smoke

I'm a chimney.

Living the good life

All Gaudi, all the time.

Enter here

Just your average Gaudi front gate.

More Gaudi

No straight lines here.

To the roof

Always an interesting trip.

Airshaft, if you will

Interior view.

Stay warm, my friends

Maybe add some cushions, though.

Nothing squared off here

Gaudi's not a T-square kind of guy.

Bright

My stairway is (way) brighter than yours.

Into the world of Gaudi

Be amazed.