2025 to Morocco and Madrid

11:00 am Madrid time, 3:00 am in Tucson   I am at the Madrid airport, checking in two hours before my delayed flight to Dallas. I was a little concerned that the 45-minute delay might be enough to keep me from catching my connecting flight to Tucson, but I checked in with American Airlines. They told me it would be close, but due to having Global Entry and not checking my bag, I would probably make it. If I don’t make that flight, there is another late flight to Tucson from Dallas. So I should be in good shape for getting home tonight, even if it’s late.* My second day in Madrid was somewhat less successful. Due to a fairly heavy rainstorm and a slight case of intestinal discomfort, I made the decision to not leave my hotel. It was disappointing to miss visiting the Prado, but I guess I’ll just have to do that another time. This was disappointing, but I didn’t want to wander around downtown Madrid, always worried about where the next WC might be. I spent most of the day reading (fi...

The World Famous Museo Del Prado From the last views of the Moroccan coast To the first views of rainy Spanish towns So there wasn’t much to report for Monday, as I left my hotel in the early morning to go to the airport, caught my flight to Madrid, and finally arrived and settled into my hotel room.  The flight was easy, and coming into España through customs was a breeze. It took a while for my bag to show up (I shouldn’t have checked it), and then there was a longer-than-expected wait for the hotel bus.  Once I arrived at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel , almost three hours after landing, everything was great. The room is perfectly adequate, and there is a terrific Bonvoy lounge on my third floor, which provides food and beverages (Sangria on tap) almost all day long. Tuesday morning dawned cloudy, but at least the rain had stopped. My plan was to head into Madrid on my own, using public transportation, and then ride the hop-on, hop-off bus as listed in the Rick Steves Madrid...

The Last Group Portrait Morning on the beach near Al Jadida Casablanca Beach Area  and Downtown Squares Had to try it once, paid the price later. 😡 Our last supper together, at Rick’s Cafe “Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine!” Here’s lookin’ at you, kid! Tomorrow: Mid-day flight to Madrid Hola Madrid! Previous Post: Ocean-front Essaouria Previous Post: Intro/Starting Page