A Sunday tradition

Hands down, my most favorite thing to do in Spain is dar un paseo in Madrid's Retiro park every Sunday. Everyone dresses up and strolls along the huge park's ample walkways. We amble, chat, eat ice cream, and soak in the gloriousness of our surroundings. I want to do this every Sunday of my life.


We watched some old men play a game similar to bocce. They've been playing it in this park for over 30 years. I loved all their coats hung up in the tree. (When they found out where we were from, one of them said "I have a friend in the U.S. His name is Obama." The election of Obama has sure made people more happy about America than I've ever seen people be in Europe before.)

Right before it got dark, Sharon and I celebrated Mother's Day by acting like kids again. There is a great playground for that has lots of pieces better suited for adults. Kristin took pictures of us that I'll post later.