What does a gal do with her last 3 hours on a sunny morning in Madrid? Well, she grabs a quick bite to go with her espresso (in her Rodarte for Target tshirt and Banana Republic cashmere cardigan)… at a hip, light-filled restaurant… that looks out at the Puerta de Alcalá : Then on a caffeine high she speedwalks to …
A Fantastic Art Sandwich
What is it about walking on stone-paved streets that makes history come alive for me? It probably has a lot to do with living in a concrete city of a very young nation where a mid-century house (as in 1950s) feels ancient. And any structure constructed in the 1800s is practically pre-historic! Here, in the middle of a city born …
Art For The Mouth
One of the best vantage points in Toledo is from the Victorio Macho Museum, previously the home and studio of a Spanish sculptor. From his courtyard patio you have unobstructed views of the hills and water as well as access to his prolific art collection: Art can be found everywhere in this town, but it shouldn’t just be for the …
Holy Toledo, Batman!
What a difference a day makes. Whereas it was pouring yesterday, the sun is brilliant this morning as I walk to the Atocha train station to catch my ride to Toledo: You can buy tickets online well ahead of time as some routes do sell out quickly, especially during high season and if you do not get a pre-assigned seat, …
A Spanish Dunkin’ Donut
Remember the  Belgian churro I had at the Christmas market in Bruges? It was more like a sweet snack. In Spain, however, the churro is a bland pastry to be dunked in your breakfast hot chocolate, like what he’s doing here…you might say it’s a Spanish dunkin’ donut. On my first full morning in Madrid I have to go find …