Hola!
Greetings from Madrid! This is my first trip to Europe, and I am so happy that it is in Madrid, Spain. I have traveled to multiple cities across America (San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, etc) but Madrid trumps them all. What is so special about Madrid is that it is not necessary to seek out specific monuments or historical sites too see something amazing. Just by walking around the city, you will see beautiful buildings, fountains, parks, and see talented people. Madrid itself is a beautiful city. Even stores like pharmacies occupy old beautiful buildings with marble floors, chandeliers, and hand crafted wood. My host family lives right next to a beautiful, park filled with huge trees, rolling hills, and it even has a rose garden! I do not even mind getting lost in Madrid, because I know where ever I wander, there will be something beautiful to see. However, Madrid has very relaxed regulations concerning picking up after your dogs so just make sure to watch where you step!
