Erica, Prague, and Madrid in That Order. Day #9 “Getaway Day” May 9, 2019

by reissmd, posted in Madrid, Uncategorized

Leaving Erica is always a very emotional experience for me. Last year watching her at the Bradley Terminal walking out of sight, after having her home for one month, was very difficult. I didn’t blog about that because it wasn’t one of our trips. I did tell you about the last time we saw her in Madrid, in February 2017, when I completely lost it sobbing like a newborn baby when we said goodbye. Well I finally figured a way of leaving Spain and not being emotionally distraught. WE ARE TAKING HER WITH US. Actually since this was a relatively late decision we couldn’t get her on the same flight as us but no matter, she will be with us for another 10 days.

Yesterday was kind of a lazy day. We visited my old language school where I studied Spanish for a couple of weeks in 2008 and made lifelong friends with my teacher (Angélica) and the school’s staff. After a short visit at the school we headed to lunch at a vegetarian restaurant near the school called Yerbabuena. It has long been one of my favorites. Erica’s friend Sofi joined us.

Sofi, Erica, Angélica, Robert and Patrice.

After lunch I was tired and we went back to the hotel to chill. We did go out briefly later in the evening to meet ANOTHER of Erica’s friends, Jaime. We had a drink with him (yes I had a drink) and solved the world’s many problems then headed back to the hotel. After 9 days on the road I was exhausted. Once again I need to get home and back to work so I can recover from my vacation,.

This was another great trip but not without its curiosities. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

London Heathrow Airport Lounge with its maps of Arizona.
Arriving in Prague we were greeted with a huge sign designating the EXIT. Czech people need better vision to see their instructions.
East German car which was no longer made after reunification in 1990. The car had only 2 cylinders.
We didn’t visit this museum but Patrice was interested in going. She said it might give her some ideas on how to better handle me.
Patrice was reaching for Erica’s hand when the guide from Lucy Tours took this picture. I like the way it turned out much better.
We didn’t go to the Sex Museum but this lady leaving seems to have enjoyed it.
Reiss? A relative I have not met?
USC in Prague?
Nope
Bathroom at Erica’s workplace. The message is, “Don’t go unless you really have to!”
Toilet paper dispenser in our hotel room bathroom. Only one piece of paper at a time. Be Green!
Tool kit at the gift shop exiting the Teleférico. Shouldn’t they offer that on the way in not on the way out?

That should do it for now. We need to get home and unpack because next week we leave for Memphis and the BBQ Festival.

Adios.

16 thoughts on “Erica, Prague, and Madrid in That Order. Day #9 “Getaway Day” May 9, 2019”

  3. Excellent reporting as usual. Glad you avoided certain death and glad you guys had a great trip. Looking forward to living vicariously through you as you eat your way through Tennessee.

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  7. Safe journey! Totally enjoyed your blog! You two are pretty damn funny! Can sure relate to leaving your child or child leaving. 😟 Always hard to let go. Glad you’re getting a few extra days.

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    1. So funny that when patients lament about their kids being away they seem so foolish. Different feeling when I’m on the other side of the story.

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  11. Nice to see you again at home and to share chat and lunch as always.
    Have a nice return flight home and we will keep on contacting.
    I enjoy very much your stories and I love to know all of your friends around the world.
    See you soon.

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  12. I just love reading your blog, hearing stories, and enjoy all the photos! It’s the perfect way to start my Friday!!!😄 So glad you are bringing Erica with you for ten days! Yay! A vegetarian restaurant!!!❤️ Safe travels home!!!

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