We sauntered down to the river on a crisp summer’s morning; it doesn’t get to its hottest until about 6pm and then not too bad at 29. Madrid will start to scare the 40’s next week so we’ve been blessed. The Manzanares river (the part we saw is not all that attractive and therefore not much part of daily life). A lot of concrete and at the bottom of a long slope from Madrid proper which seems to be built on a plateau. They are trying with lots of new trees but it’s hard to find a way down.
On our way we found a park (Parque del Campo del Moro) that was more like a jungle with lots of birds, a shaded pond and long magnificent roads-cum-paths. Such a find on the plateau’s edge
Our first painter today (Spanish of course) is Murillo who paints with a lot of light but also with a lot of symbolism, he seems to me to be a real thinker’s artist. His work with children is superb with imaginative expressions. I wanted to buy St John and the lamb but you know what these places are like, ‘no photos’ ‘no selling’…..I love that he does domestic and everyday scenes
The next was Zurbaran who paints a lot of his characters in a dreaming or meditative state. Once again, he like the others uses light well and with both enjoyed the peace of it all
Yes, what an amazing (4) feet (sic), or rather . . . (healthy). 🙂
You Will no doubt always cherish so many memories of this wonderful time, and we will relive them also in your words. Have a safe trip home Team WC. You’ll find it a little cooler, and Corrie, you especially Will need to rug up. There are reports today of some snow in the Blue Mountains.
(I’m just about to record the Billy Connelly TV “special” and will post you a copy which should arrive at Balmain before you do.
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We are all looking forward to seeing you again very soon.
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Love, Mack
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Wow ——you are just about there. What an extraordinary feet…I mean feat. (or 2 feets!) The both of you. I am so full of admiration. I await tales of your adventures with bated breath.
As your amazing adventure is nearly at an end, just want to congratulate you on completing the Camino Walk way ahead of schedule and for this fabulous blog! Looking forward to hearing more stories upon your return.