Travel

The nightmare of the FBTs

“On learning the latest results from the precision travel scales”. Closely modelled on Goya’s very similar black painting. I had a nice short visit to the Prado today.  It is so vast that without care a trip here becomes a pleasure-free grind. I love most of all, the Velazquez, the El Greco, and the Goya…

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How to order in Madrid

How to order in Madrid

I have learned two new things in the last 24 hours about Madrid. (1). Always order a drink first if dining  in a tapas bar/restaurant. Wait until the free tapas arrives. Then order another drink, and then later, the food. If in the English way you order food, then a drink, you don’t seem to…

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