The flight wasn't bad. I thought I hated flying... but I think it was all in my head ever since I puked my brains out next to Kelly Braden on my 8th Grade field trip to Washington DC. I kept myself busy by snapping over 400 pictures out the window! I'm officially obsessed with my camera. Here is my favorite from the flight as we went up the East Coast and into the Atlantic.
We finally arrived to Madrid just before noon and got checked into our hotel by 1PM. We are staying at The Westin Palace, which actually happens to be the #1 rated hotel in all of Madrid, thank God for travelzoo. Here are some pics of the digs... the place was built in 1912 and we are out of place with all the ritzy folks but we are diggin the attention.
So since today was such an intense travel day we decided to just get our brains and bodies back together. Ambien and the flight had taken a toll on us all. We walked the city, talked to locals, ate the food, and wandered searching for a massage for our ailing bodies. I was the only one to make it long enough to see it. Oh not to mention we had probably the most potent but also delicious margaritas I have ever seen, no Margarita mix in these parts. Off of just two drinks we were all feeling like college freshmen all over again.
Here is a pic of us at our favorite grubbery and also a pic of my delicious Tapa de tamera asada...
The boys passed out pretty early today so I decided to venture out on my own and snap a few more pics. The people I've encountered so far are unreasonably pleasant and willing to help you even if they don't speak English. Tomorrow we venture out for a major sight seeing day so stay tuned!
Glad you arrived safe ...... looks like you already have more stamina than your friends. Have fun !!!
ReplyDeleteomg, I am SO JEALOUS!!!! Have a marg for me!
ReplyDeleteHey did you make it to the clubs and sample the Madrid night life last night ?? I know that was your attention after talking to you yesterday. I'm not watching the movie "HOSTEL" till i hear from you again. LOL ... Stay safe .. LOVE YA , DAD
ReplyDeleteintention ...you know what i meant !!!
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ReplyDeleteBlake, I love you. Keep up the good work. I appreciate that you haven't gotten yourself kidnapped and sold into prostitution yet. Can we get some mostly nude pics of James uploaded please. Did I mention I love you? Cuz I do.
Blake.... i wanted to be first to give you news i know you will be most interested in. Reports are all over the place that Ron Artest is going to sign with Lakers tonight or tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThis would be your third day on your adventure yet you only have day one to inform me about... Over and over. You're slacking! Love you! Love Mikaela =] Oh and tell the rest of the boys I said sup buttercup. Haha
ReplyDeleteHey everyone... working on the update now. Our internet in Madrid was expensive and unstable but we just arrived in Barcelona!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU ALL!
and im so stoked Artest is a Laker, he is one of my favorite players!
We are enjoying the descriptive narritive. I am so happy that James is holding your hair when you puke! We miss you guys, but Chris and Anthony are keeping us company:) Can't wait to the next adventure update, happy 4th
ReplyDeleteOh my God this is amazing!! And I can't believe the you throwing up on the airplane story made the cut! hahahahahahahahaha awesome. Can't wait to read more!
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