"Did we just go around in a circle? I think we're lost"
Continuing the mission of touring all over, we did the one simple thing that most "tourist" would do. Went on a bus tour. Recommended by the locals and popular with all, the one and a half hour long journey took us all around Madrid translating its history to us in English. The open top roof was a little chilly but was definitely the best place for us to well, sightsee. There was a lot to see and most times some of the landmarks were hidden or just unexpected as they were so well integrated with their surroundings. At times though the preservation of the landmarks meant that there was a stark contrast in some of Madrids surroundings. For the tour itself there was the option to go on a modern tour and/or a historic tour. Either way you learnt something. Unfortunately for me there was actually a rally/marathon happening so the bus ended up gong back on itself cutting the tour short. But according to the announcement it seems we got to see more than enough and maybe even more than we bargained for. I had purchased the two day ticket in anticipation that I might go on the tour again the next day but to see the more modern sides of Madrid.
Going on the tour was a great way for me to identify what areas of Madrid I would like to see again or explore some more. There was the option of hopping on and off the bus (it was a full day pass) but I opted to do the full tour and make notes on where I may want to visit myself next time.
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