We traveled east and greeted the sun in Madrid- a city of about four million people. Our flights were uneventful - the best kind. Flew from O'Hare to Boston in less than 2 hours. Our luggage was checked through to Madrid. In Boston we had to go from one end of the airport to the other end. Fortunately there was a shuttle in the middle. After a short layover, we flew to Madrid - less than 7 hours. John Johnson had difficulty getting his boarding pass to Madrid so we waited on him. I had difficulty getting through security--waited forever for a 'female assist' to wand me, pat me down, pull my money belt out, etc. My metal knees really make the security buzzers go off. Anyway, we made it! The Madrid airport terminal is new and beautiful. The ceiling looks like waves starting with blue and changing to yellow. As Jerry noted, their more temperate climate leaves them more options for design. BUT we walked a long, long way. Probably walked 15 to 20 minutes to just reach customs. By the time we had our baggage it was around 8:00am and the sun was just coming up. We are 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
Of course, our hotel rooms were not ready and we felt hung over from overnight travel. Around noon, we got into our room at the Agumar. Nice room with the world's tinest balcony - probably measures 18" by 36". Chuck enjoyed the local custom of taking a siesta and now he is in much better humor! We explored the neighborhood on foot--visited a supermarket and photographed some of their famous (and very expensive) hams. Tonight is the welcome dinner.
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