Today is cold and raining. It’s between 40-50 degrees. Burr! We started off the day having breakfast at a cute café across the street from Evie’s apartment (pictured here). Then off to Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid’s premiere collection of contemporary art. In addition to Picasso’s Guernica, which is worth the price of admission on its own, the museum also includes famous artwork by Spanish artist’s Joan Miro and Salvador Dali among many others. Lunch nearby at La Taperia, which is one of Evie’s hangouts before going to her drawing class around the corner. We had hanging kebabs and tortilla Espanola. After lunch we walked by El Estudio, the art studio where Evie takes class but it was closed for siesta. Next we had an amazing experience!! We went to Hammam Al Andalus, an ancient Islamic bathhouse used to cleanse women in the harem. The Islamic architecture was awesome. Soft Andalusia music, warm candlelight, and the aroma of herbal fragrances, enveloped us as we followed the circuit through a series of thermal contrasts. First we dipped in a hot pool for absolute relaxation, then in a cold pool (not me, only Evie) for stimulation, and finally in a warm pool. Then our skin was ready for a massage, with our choice of rose, lavender, violet or red amber scented oil. It was an amazing experience and renewed our bodies and minds!! What a fun experience to share with Evie; one we’ll never forget! For a decadent snack we went to Chocolateria San Gines, where supposedly they have the best churros in Madrid. They’re like strips of rolled donuts that you dip in chocolate. Yum! We went to dinner at La Cocina de San Anton with Evie’s friend, Christina. The downstairs is a market and the upstairs is a restaurant and rooftop bar. What an amazing day!
Stacey would like that chocolate!
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