Downtown Madrid is bustling with tourists from across the globe and folks hustling to make a euro. The Plaza Mayor was full of Disney characters, Bob Esponjas, and this strange-looking cabra-peacock thing that is the stuff pesadillas are made out of.
There are also lots of musicians -- including these mariachis we encountered at Puerta del Sol in the heart of Madrid. The toddler K started bouncing as soon as she heard them, the mexicana in her awakened.
And then we heard a British woman exclaim with such delight, "Oh, look! How wonderful, a flamenco band!"
Aye Dios mio.
gracias — i like the tiki tiki too :) and miami and the fact that you can get a cortadito there on any street corner!
the buildings in madrid are beautiful, but the parque retiro is something i really enjoyed during this visit. vast spaces to stroll without worrying about cars is great with kids :)
That mariachi has been there for years!! since i was living there (like 3 yrs ago) my friends still send me pics and they’re the same guys!! haha
Oh well! What do you expect from the unfamiliarized tourist.
Just found you via a comment on Tiki Tiki! So glad to find your blog. Love it. Love your writing, your humor…we must hang out in Miami — when we both return! Carrie
that must have been so fun to see and the building in the background is beautiful.
I wonder what part of the Mariachi band gave her the idea it was flamenco??? she was one very confused tourist!