Qué vida!

One of my favourite things - to start a new year with a weekend away. For 2010, a chance to practice my near-forgotten Spanish, soak up the urban loveliness that is Madrid, try out some fine Spanish wines and absolutely over-indulge in the mouth-watering food!



The café, lounge and bar scene in this city is amazing and for 3 fab finds in a day, try this:
Start the day late with churros con chocolate at 'Chocolateria san Ginés'.
Mooch a while, soak up the elegance of this beautiful city and enjoy some tasty tapas - you'll be spoilt for choice!
Wander through the gritty, hip and happening 'Chueca', maybe shop a while, then step out of the cold and warm up with a Tia Maria coffee (pictured) at the gorgeously intimate 'cafe Aquarela'.
Take a short siesta (if only for a break from eating!) - and start again with a late dinner under the opulence of 'La Capilla de la Bolsa'. Beautiful!
The rest is up to you. Enjoy the Madrileño way....but don't plan to be home before dawn!

I left with a promise to return in summer - I can't wait!
Enjoy!

All images copyright Tracy Sells 2010.