Tennis in Madrid is exciting and inexpensive, depending on what you want to see. For about $16 each, we had all day tickets in a stadium where we saw two quarterfinals events. Center court seats are a bit more. In the men's singles, John Isner(USA), the tallest player in men's tennis, beat Uruguay's excitable Pable Cuevas 7-6, 6-7, 7-6, with tiebreakers in each set! It was very exciting. We also watched the women's doubles quarter final. Nine hours of tennis!
Read MoreMadrid has been the capital of Spain continuously since 1606. The many palaces, churches and monuments provide a beautiful city for touring. Our apartment, very close to the old town and to several Metro stops, was a great base for seeing the sights.
Read MoreWe loved Barcelona and wandered for days among the old city, the Roman ruins, the medieval quarters and the new. Our final days included a visit to the CCCB Museum where we saw an exhibition called "After the End of the World," a grim vision of the future of an earth ravaged by climate change.
Read MoreI signed up for this tour recommended by Trip Advisor with a bit of unneeded trepidation. It was a great tour, with passionate tour leaders and great wines and tapas. We toured the Can Bas winery and its cava (sparkling wine) affiliate. The Spanish Denominacion de Origen is Penedes. In this region of Spanish wine making, no artificial watering can take place, so the vintners are at the mercy of the weather for their rain.
Read MoreAlthough there is much to see and do in the City of Barcelona, there is also a wealth of Spanish history and culture just a train ride away!
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