Day 16 - 19 in the heart of Spain and its capital that is said to be similar to Buenos Aires and I can see some of that, but it's of course much deeper in traditions, classic hangouts and sights to see standing for a lot more time. Be sure to check out the "Other Stuff - WTF" photos at the end of the post!
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| On top of Madrid at "Nice to Meet You" |
Andorra to Madrid (600 km, Biggest Day of Trip) 8ish am start. First 100 km out of Andorra was just incredible on hwy C-14. Mountains, Lakes, Towns and Sweeps C7-8R8T3V8-9!!!
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| Here we go! |
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| Mountain cart track, nice. |
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| riding the river |
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| Early morning laying fog |
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| Love the rock walls |
Canyon riding down from Andorra border.
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| Back in Catalan |
Highway C26/13 to Lleida dropped out of the mountains and in to farming land. C5R8T4V6. Once the Lleida castle came in to sight about 40 km away I had to go in to town for a closer look.
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| Great |
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| Mountain valley |
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| Another Catalan symbol |
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| Yes man, tunnels |
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| Couple bikers |
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| Running along the water |
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| Spectacular |
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| phew, needed that stop |
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| Lleida - Castillo de la Suda |
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| Took a bit to get up here |
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| No time for a tour inside |
On to NII all the way to Zaragoza C5R6T6V6 lots of big Trucks slowing things.
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| Zoom in to see the Shepherd on the hill, Awesome |
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| Big sky |
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| Near Alfajarin |
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| More big sky to Zaragoza |
A2 to Madrid C4R9T4V6-7 Super fast road on the Motorbike, although some side winds.
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| Should have called AMA! |
I arrived in Madrid late afternoon finishing a big, hot day of riding. A couple of days staying and hanging out with my sister-in-law, Claire then a few days on my own once she left for a retreat. Great tour guide, I think I saw everything, Thanks! Well at least what could be seen in 2 days.
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| Into Madrid |
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| Oh shit, A bicycle race blocking off the city |
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| My poor GPS got yelled at! |
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| The Ghostrider in the Window |
A Day Tour with Claire - Parque del Retiro, NH Hotel, Puerta del Sol (Animal Rights Protest), Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel and Palacio Real.
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| Hey Claire! Near Banco de Espana |
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| Hontenares - A Classic |
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| Wow, lots of white sneakers on the wall |
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| Near Retiro Park |
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| Retiro Park |
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| Retiro Park |
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| Horrible Churros - Disappointing! |
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| What can you expect from this shack |
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| And why do the birds hang around here? |
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| More Retiro |
A top NH hotel, free entry and a chilled atmosphere (not like the more famous roof top bar beside it)
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| Worth the 4 euros a drink |
Animal rights protest...at Puerta del Sol
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| Outside Mercado de San Miguel |
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| San Miguel Market |
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| Boom! |
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| Plaza Mejor |
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| Palacio Real |
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| Royal Palace |
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| Gardens beside the Palace |
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| The heat of the night |
Freddy's Airbnb near the centre. Perhaps not the best neighbourhood or apartment, but central. No Fan...No A/C...but lots of space and desk area to write at.
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Old office door, pulled
the big metal door down
every night too. |
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| Super cool Post Cover Art |
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| Serious line up at Carrefour |
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| Great spot |
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| Good parking |
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| Tasty Indian a block from the Apartment |
180 deg Roof Top views at "Nice to Meet You" bar.
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| Plaza Espana |
Other Stuff - WTF!
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| How's he doing it? |
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Canadian Invasion
Yet the doughnuts are $2 CAD each! |
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| Using your phone as a coaster? |
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| Are these for anybody? |
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