From there we began our pre-booked tour of the city with Antony of "Madsegs.com". It was Miles' and Emery's first time to use a Segue, and as I had anticipated the thrill of using the Segue matched (or exceeded?) their excitement for being in Spain.
They both did so well, maneuvering the Segues through a great deal of the city and enjoying a nearly four hour tour. It was a wonderful way to cover a lot of ground, keep them engaged in the tour, and learn some European history along the way.
After the tour we has a couple of hours to relax at the hotel prior to dinner. But before we kicked off our shoes, we had promised Emery - given her affinity for bacon - that we would visit the "Museum of Ham." Fortunately, one of the locations (in reality it's just a chain of shops) is just a block from our hotel. Thank you Google Maps!
Dinner tonight was a real treat. A traditional tapas meal followed by an amazing troupe of Flamenco dancers.
All four of us sat at a table right next to the stage. The sights and sounds were dramatic and breathtaking.
Our experiences today lead us all to agree that Madrid is a great city.
