After a bit more than two years I finally went back to Europe and I was there for three weeks. The main purpose of this trip was to present my senior projects so I could graduate from my home university in Madrid.
*this title comes from a book by Enrique del Risco, which means "We'll always have Madrid"
I don't know about you guys, but for me going back to the places where I used to live has always been somewhat bittersweet. As my dad used to tell me when I was little, "never return to the places where you used to be happy." People have moved on, you have moved on, the places where you used to go don't exist anymore and new ones have opened. You want to feel the same way you used to feel about the city but you can't because the experiences you had while you were away have changed you. You aren't the same person anymore when you go back. However, meeting again old friends, taking the same pictures you took three and four years ago, trying to revisit your favorite spots and doing touristy things helped me a lot in this process. Because we'll always have Madrid.
The famous Spanish department store El Corte Inglés opened a new space called Gourmet Experience which has great views over Madrid. Totally recommended!
Croquetas, jamón, patatas a la brava at La Sureña
Another place to see great views of the city is the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes building!
Palacio de Cristal ("Crystal Palace") in Retiro Park. They had an exhibition called "Splendide Hotel" which included rocking chairs and books for people to read.
