

Madrid, Spain
Day 1 began wonderfully. I had slept well and had no hint of jetlag. Breakfast was GREAT. I had low expectations of the coffee – exceeded. There was cave – I abstained, but took pleasure just in knowing it was there. I supplemented some gorgeous fruit with a croissant then dived in to the cooked food. Oh, what the Spanish are able to do with bacon, eggs and beans. I generally like the concept of bacon, but can take it or leave it. Not here and ...