tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57566796502835569462024-03-19T04:33:58.711-07:00Sincerely, Jessica Silvasincerelyjessicasilvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802166339810783406noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756679650283556946.post-70131776630137966032020-11-10T10:59:00.001-08:002020-11-10T17:09:21.297-08:00The Streets of Madrid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />This post is long overdue but as the saying goes: "better late than never." My trip to Madrid took place in March of 2019. Things were much different than what they are now. I thought about sharing something that might helps us disconnect a little from all this chaos. For my own mental health, I've been trying to keep my thoughts more on the positive side (which is very hard given the circumstances). One thing that really helps me is writing, reminiscing on old trips, and dreaming about new ones. Since the future is a little hazy I thought I would share with you one of my favorite cities. Perhaps when things clear up it might be added to your future destinations list. In the meantime, always remember to stay safe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was in Portugal visiting my family when this impromptu trip to Madrid was brought up. We ended up driving to Spain instead of flying. After five hours of gossiping, singing, and napping we arrived eager to take on a new city. And what a city it was. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Madrid is a <b>lively</b> city. In most streets sits a cute little coffee shop or a beautiful restaurant. There are <i>so</i> many places to eat (which I admire considering I'm always ready to sit down and eat). Putting the picturesque cafés aside, what truly mesmerized me was the culture of its people. Everyday I saw families, couples, friends all getting together to go out to eat. Restaurants were completely booked. Elderly women were dripped in beautiful long coats as they waited in line with their friends at ten o'clock at night on a <i>weekday</i> to go watch a play. The cinema had the red carpet rolled out for a new movie premiere. Gran Via, Madrid's busiest street, was always buzzing with energy as people took to its stores. It was a city that even if you were alone you didn't feel as though you were. This city made me realize that that was the kind of life I desired to have. One that is not bound by age or weekdays versus weekends or if you were simply flying solo. I'm itching to go back but this time to put the sightseeing side of myself aside and to simply just live in the moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below are a few pictures of some must-see spots from my trip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZijIG7cUGBfqgqjD7CTJd8KA0nn7sr_XRUF74FVYzgFiEdZOHfjWmeyYhU9hg_iF4DspVkr6zN3MH-v0rf8_J6kBQvNdyxIauwNi02GfHeOJlgbwQ5aLvUURZ88GchjgT3qRAGYlDBDn/s1947/IMG_2757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1947" data-original-width="1391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZijIG7cUGBfqgqjD7CTJd8KA0nn7sr_XRUF74FVYzgFiEdZOHfjWmeyYhU9hg_iF4DspVkr6zN3MH-v0rf8_J6kBQvNdyxIauwNi02GfHeOJlgbwQ5aLvUURZ88GchjgT3qRAGYlDBDn/s16000/IMG_2757.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i>Dear Hotel Madrid</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is where we stayed. The location was absolutely perfect. We were within walking distance of almost everything. It's right in the center and next to many restaurants. The hotel in itself was gorgeous and had a rooftop bar and pool. Sadly, it was a little cold when we visited but this was a great place to watch sunsets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Street corners in Madrid are so charming. These buildings always caught my eye. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i>Atocha</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This train station, yes you read correctly <b>train station</b>, literally took my breath away. This picture doesn't do this place justice. It's absolutely mesmerizing. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>
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<div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i>El Retiro Park</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">A lovely place for a picnic with a gorgeous view of the <i>Palacio de Cristal</i>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cibeles</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></i>
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<div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i>Circulo de Bellas Artes</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This incredible view is taken from a rooftop bar. You need to pay a fee in order to go up but it's definitely worth it just for this view. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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This weekend I had the pleasure to go back to The Corner for lunch. There's always a place that leaves you yearning to go back and The Corner happens to be one for me. It had been a while since I went to this cute little place, too long. I first went to The Corner when there was <i>no wait</i> for tables. By the second time I went, there was a short wait and this time around there was a line of people waiting to be seated. It's amazing to see a place flourish so quickly; such a well deserved growth in popularity. The Corner happens to sit on a street corner and it's run on <i>good vibes only. </i>The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff is extremely friendly. And lastly, the food is <b>delicious</b>. Don't be afraid to experience different things off the menu because I have yet to be disappointed. This so happens to be one of the very few places where I don't pick the same meal every time I go (I guess you can say it makes me venture out of my comfort zone). If you're ever in town definitely mark this down as a "must go".<br />
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I ordered a cappuccino to accompany my meal while my sister ordered the lemon press soda. Their Prosciutto and Ricotta Toast is my weakness; I order it every time I go there so I managed to convince my sister to split it with me. It has a little orange marmalade ricotta which brings everything together so nicely. When I told our waiter I loved the toast he suggested I try the Burrata and Prosciutto toast, so I guess I'll have to go back again soon to try that. My sister always goes for burgers so she picked the Corner Burger which comes with rosemary shoestring fries on the side (had to grab a few handfuls of that... <i>the best). </i>Whereas my meal, the Breakfast Sandwich, I spotted on the way to someone else's table. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it. I'm slowly making my way through everything on the menu. Can't wait to visit again!<br />
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