Madrid, by Ann

Madrid has been a whirlwind of experiences, all amazing. It started with seeing the Prado Museum before the doors open to the public with a Yale graduate, College Dean, and PHd in art as our guide.  We saw the artwork without the usual crowds, and heard amazing history and stories of each of the main pieces. Then we went on to ogle the 20th-century art at the Reina Sofi­a. We all marveled  at Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica, and The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch.

Following this Jere and I went off on an adventure to find a Temple.  This was not easy, as it required several emails along with copies of passports and a note from our Temple just to get the time and location of the services.  It was well worth it, as we met Argentinians, Israelis, as well as descendants of Jews forced to convert to Christianity who have returned to their roots.

A final power shopping trip, a dinner show of Flamenco dancing and music, followed by a glass of Cava ended  a perfect trip.

-- Ann