We found a campsite about 50 k south of Madrid at Aranjuez. The bad news was that the ground was flooded. The good news was that the prices were very low, the wifi worked and there were frequent trains from Aranjuez to Madrid. So we booked a couple of nights in a hotel in Madrid and left the van on the campsite (parked on the tarmac).
Aranjuez is the Spanish version of Versailles, full of beautiful 18th century palaces which we walked past on the way to the station. Martin played at being the sentry.......
The old centre of Madrid entranced us with its street art
and its pretty bars
and its small independent shops – including this rather large sweet shop which would have enraptured Bella and Taylor but bewildered them with its vast choice.
Here are some more photos from the streets
an electric bus
a funny menu
and our very own Lowry photo!
And some photos from our visit to Reina Sofia Museum
including some arty reflections
and the inevitable visit to the cafe
After a couple of days immersed in art at the Prado and the Reina Sofia, we returned to Aranjuez and prepared for our journey home.
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