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Postcards from Madrid

04/25/16 | Europe, Madrid, photography, Spain, Travel

Hello, hello from London!  I arrived in England late last night after spending three glorious days in Spain.  I wanted to share another update from abroad on the second part of my vacation – 72 hours in the capital city and Madrid, thank you, that was fun. With only three full days I was able to cross off a great number of things I wanted to see and do between a walking tour, museums, performances, wine, tapas, and a scenic day trip. 

In a similar fashion with my Hola from Barcelona post, I will be going into great detail about my time in Madrid sharing my adventures from the city and all of the different excursions with many lengthy posts but for now I will leave you with some of my favorite shots, a handful of postcards from Madrid: 

Postcards from Madrid 11

The Royal Palace of Madrid

Postcards from Madrid 01

The Monumento Alfonso XII in Retiro Park

Postcards from Madrid 03

The Entrance of Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)

Postcards from Madrid 08

Hot chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés

Postcards from Madrid 12

Outside the Templo de Debod

Postcards from Madrid 10

The ceiling of the Catedral de la Almudena

Postcards from Madrid 02 with Mom

With my mom in Jardines de Sabatini

Postcards from Madrid 09

Happy Hour in Plaza Mayor

Postcards from Madrid 04

A Flamenco dancer at Tablao Las Carboneras

Postcards from Madrid 07

With a Renoir at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Postcards from Madrid 06

A view of Toledo

Postcards from Madrid 12

In the cloister of Monasterio De San Juan De Los Reyes

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It was so hard to pick only 12 photos of the nearly 2,000 I took and I am excited to share more detail around each one of these shots.  And while this will be the last check in from Spain (for now) keep following along on Instagram as I am in London, England for the next week. While here I will be working so there will not be a ton of tourists shots but I am sure there will still be a few photos of tea and some with my favorite Brits! 

Have you been to Madrid? 

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  1. Kizzie M says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:58 am

    *Cries* I want to go to ENGLAND!!! (Use to live there when I was very young)**

  2. Elena says

    April 29, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Oh those photos are just AWESOME!!! You really made me wanna leave cold germany to go to spain! 🙂
    XO from Germany
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  3. thehautecookie says

    April 28, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    wow such beautiful captures. thanks! xO!
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  4. Linda Quinones says

    April 27, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Gorgeous pictures!! I’m so jealous of your trip, definitely living vicariously through your travel posts!

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  5. Jessica Hart says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:23 am

    I’ve never been to Madrid but I hope I get there soon. Your photos look beautiful. Looks like you’e having an amazing trip so far!

    Jessica
    the way to my Hart

  6. The Sunday Mode says

    April 27, 2016 at 3:18 am

    I really enjoyed looking through your photos and I can see why it would have been a challenge to narrow down which ones to post 🙂
    I travelled to Madrid during the Winter near Christmas time, there were some beautiful places to visit!

    http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

  7. sahara says

    April 26, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    great photos! thanks for sharing!
    xo
    http://www.sahara-desert.com

  8. Mai says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:23 am

    I’m glad you like my country 😉 As we can see in the photos (great pics, by the way) you make the most of your time 😉

    Mai *** TOP Jewelry Storage Ideas – Maikshine ***

  9. Trang Do says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:27 am

    Great photos! You looks so beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

  10. Jessica says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Your travels are making me so jealous ! It looks like so much fun ! That first dress is so pretty also, I love the sleeves!

    XOXO
    Jess
    http://jessprainstyle.com

  11. Emily says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    I haven’t been to Madrid, but would love to visit! Your photos are beautiful!

    Emily
    http://www.threadsandblooms.com

  12. TAMMY says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Hello. Loving those pictures of Spain. I can tell you are enjoying your trip.

  13. Liz says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:04 am

    I am so jealous of your amazing travels. Looks beautiful and so fun.

    I nominated you for the Liebster Award. 🙂 Check it out here… https://blushingwithliz.wordpress.com

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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