A day of European history that most of us didn't learn in public school. Side trip 30 miles out of Madrid to the mountains to visit Escorial Monastery, built in the 16th century by Phillip ll, and housing 500 years of dead royalty - oh but the crypts are beautiful! Nearby is the Valley of the Fallen, mausoleum and basilica dedicated to 40,000 buried souls from the Spanish Civil War (1936-9) and consecrated by Pope John XXlll. Back in Madrid this afternoon, some of us toured the Royal Palace of Madrid, as oppulent as Versailles - it's good to be the king. Brief rain this afternoon smelled good.
Our "discovery" tonight was our walk to the chocolateer for Spain's national delicacy - hot chocolate (thick!) and churros.
Today's pix: Gardens at Escorial Monastery; Royal Palace of Madrid; Chocolate and churros!
Buenos Noches!
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