The rest of my weekend was a little slower than the first half, but just as enjoyable. On Saturday I went to the botanical gardens across the street to walk around and read a book. It wasn't like botanical gardens in America; there was only one of most types of plants, and there weren't many flowers, just lots of bushes. However, it was still pretty in its own way, and very peaceful. I was there for 3 hours before I saw another human being. Plus, there was a raised platform that offered a great view of the mountains.
Sunday morning, I went to mass with my friend Joseph in Madrid's cathedral. It was strange hearing the service in Spanish, especially since there was no printed version of any of the hymns or readings. The whole mass was lovely, though, especially with the spectacular backdrop of the Gothic arches and stained glass windows.
After mass, Joseph and I grabbed a bite to eat at a cafe (goat cheese and tomatoes on toast, mmmmmmmm) and walked around the city for a bit. We checked out el Parque de Retiro, Madrid's giant public park (it's bigger than Central Park). I LOVE it there! The lake, the trees, the architecture; everything was beautiful. It also had a nice, relaxed atmosphere. There were people sleeping and picnicking in the grass, children playing futbol, and several groups of musicians giving free performances. All in all, it was a great day.
The rest of my weekend was a little slower than the first half, but just as enjoyable. On Saturday I went to the botanical gardens across the street to walk around and read a book. It wasn't like botanical gardens in America; there was only one of most types of plants, and there weren't many flowers, just lots of bushes. However, it was still pretty in its own way, and very peaceful. I was there for 3 hours before I saw another human being. Plus, there was a raised platform that offered a great view of the mountains.
Sunday morning, I went to mass with my friend Joseph in Madrid's cathedral. It was strange hearing the service in Spanish, especially since there was no printed version of any of the hymns or readings. The whole mass was lovely, though, especially with the spectacular backdrop of the Gothic arches and stained glass windows. 
After mass, Joseph and I grabbed a bite to eat at a cafe (goat cheese and tomatoes on toast, mmmmmmmm) and walked around the city for a bit. We checked out el Parque de Retiro, Madrid's giant public park (it's bigger than Central Park). I LOVE it there! The lake, the trees, the architecture; everything was beautiful. It also had a nice, relaxed atmosphere. There were people sleeping and picnicking in the grass, children playing futbol, and several groups of musicians giving free performances. All in all, it was a great day.
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