越來越懶惰了...主要是上次寫到一半電腦當機
到了Madrid比Barcelona還要熱鬧，聽說有扒手，不過路邊上警察真的不少，只要人多的地方注意錢包和包包不要不見就好了。
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor: The Plaza Mayor used to be the center of Madrid. Tens of thousands of people would gather there to watch bullfighting, see theater, or even watch the publicly held judgments passed down by the Spanish Inquisition. Today, you'll find shops selling traditional Spanish arts and crafts, jewelry, hand-painted silks, glass and leather purses. Everything is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. Surrounding the plaza is a series of archways that lead to shopping arcades and streets lined with old-fashioned storefronts and restaurants. This is definitely Madrid at its most charming.
Plaza Mayor裡面是聖誕市場，在附近有很多很多店可以吃飯和買東西。走到一家El Arc手工藝店，這裡的作品不一定都是西班牙人做的，不過都是在西班牙當地做的。是真的很讚啦…不過一個東西要30 Euro，實在是買不起，加上已經有很多行李了，而且等我有錢再買東西吧～還是先吃飽比較重要。
超濃巧克力和集拿棒
Chocolaterías: Chocolaterías sell one of Spain's most decadent desserts: churros and hot chocolate. Churros are long, perfectly golden, fried dough pieces, and while you may think you've had good hot chocolate, nothing compares to that served in Madrid. You can drink it, but most people take their churro and dip. The hot chocolate gets absorbed into all the little nooks and crannies of the fried dough, so when you take a bite, you get a delicious burst of chocolate in your mouth!
皇宮
晚上到Seville附近的巷子裡面有很多TAPAS Bar，裡面據說有幾家不錯的Toscana，不過8點是沒有人在是吃晚餐的XD晚餐都是10點開始，可是10點要去看Flamenco表演，就只好吃三明治了
其實我覺得看舞蹈還 ok，但說不上非常 moving
Puerta del Sol: Located in the center of Madrid, the Puerta del Sol is the hub of the city's transportation system. Locals are always streaming into the area, and visitors begin their tours there, because all of the streets jut out from the plaza. There's always an energy and excitement in the air. For instance, Puerta del Sol is where people gather to celebrate New Year's Eve. They mark the countdown by eating grapes for good luck - 12 in total, one for each month in the new year.
中午吃海鮮飯，這家 La Barraca 餐廳似乎是比較好吃的，在巷子裡面，需要花一些時間找出來，發現都是美國人來耶，還蠻好吃的唷！
La Barraca: You would never know how beautiful La Barraca is from the street. It's just charming, and is said to serve some of the best paella in Madrid. Saffron gives paella its beautiful color (interestingly, saffron is more expensive than silver per ounce). Paella takes about 30 minutes to cook, so be prepared for a long, leisurely lunch. The best thing to do is order some starters, a full bottle of wine, and say to yourself, "Welcome to Spain!"
吃完飯之後去逛公園...裡面還蠻不賴的，配合西班牙陽光的天氣，超讚！
Parque del Buen Retiro. The Parque del Buen Retiro was built in the 17th century as a retreat for royalty only. It was eventually opened to the public in 1868, and it has been beloved by the people of Madrid ever since. The 350-acre park is an absolute oasis. It has tree-lined paths, promenades and all sort of activities. You can take a rowboat on an artificial lake, or you can check out an exhibit at the Crystal Palace. A fountain on the grounds is said to be one of the only statues in the world dedicated to the devil.
聖誕節真的超慘的...
聖誕節晚上9:30地鐵就關門了，只好回家啦…
因為是聖誕夜，晚上只能在房間吃餅乾，一邊看CNN，還有打電話給同學聊天
聖誕節去找修道院餅乾，不過可想而知，是沒有開的
Corpus Christi Convent: Madrid is definitely a walking city, and sometimes traveling off the beaten path will reward you with hidden treasures like the Corpus Christi Convent. It's one of several convents throughout Spain where the nuns bake and sell wonderful cookies and cakes. Just ring the doorbell, enter the convent and place your order at the torno - a "Lazy Susan" device. You don't have any physical contact whatsoever with the nuns, but it's a great experience! And don't forget: it's always appropriate to leave a tip.
