Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Frankfurt-Madrid

Today was taken up with travel, mainly to the Frankfort airport, Getting there far too early, and having to sit around Frankfurt airport for hours.

I overheard an elderly couple, who sounded like New Zealanders.  Getting in the bus to the plane, the elderly lady sat down next to me, so I asked if they were from NZ. No, Australians, but they go to NZ regularly, to visit a relative in Pukerua Bay.  Hmmm....guess where my daughter lives?  Just what are the chances of this happening?


Lufthansa gave us a meal on the flight, which helped pass the time.
From the air, the land looked very dry.  

Because the shuttle taxi called in at several places, it gave us a good look at the city.  Our initial impression was it is a big place, a bit dusty, and hot.

We were not sure how our hotel would be, and we were  pleasantly surprised to find a spacious room with a posh bathroom.

Out for a walk, and coffee first. Three euros for two cups.  Nobody here speaks English....what is wrong with these people? Oops, it is raining, back inside for dinner, eggs, chips, and sausage x two plus a glass of wine for 14 euros.  Feeling heavy, a walk around the block is called for.  A tour of the Plaza de Epana and a look at a statue of Don Quixote, nice.


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