Dos de Mayo

Today Jaime and I continued our touristy weekend by going to see the Palacio Real. Neither or us had ever entered before and Jaime decided that after 9 years of living in the city it was probably about time!

The first stop was this commemorative plaque for those who began the uprising against the French occupation of Spain this same day, in this very place, almost 2oo years earlier.

Then we walked around the palace, the most amazing parts being the Porcelain Room and the beautiful ceiling in the Gasparini Room. The Pharmacy was also fascinating with its glass and porcelain jars with the names of old medicines. Jaime, being a man, seemed to enjoy the Royal Armouries the most.

We had worked up quite an appetite walking around the palace so we headed to Plaza Descalzas for a Menú and a well-deserved caña (or two). After a stroll around the city I was ready for a nap, it's hard work this tourist lark!