I just got back from a week in Madrid with the kids. I had a wedding to go in the city so we decided to go and visit my mom and family. If any of you have ever been to Madrid in August you know what to expect.. Everyone in Madrid takes off for vacation the same month.. August.. I never quite understood that, I mean who is left? who takes care of business????? Let’s just say there are several mom and pop stores that just simply put up a sign that stated “Vacation, will be back in September” as simple as that….hahaha.. Pretty funny..

Anyway, one nice thing about August  in Madrid is that you get to go to all the museums and sightseeing places with no lines or people hovering over you.. bad part… it is very hot.. But we had a great time, the kids loved playing in the Retiro park which is right across the street from my moms house and got to play with their cousins and hang out.

I also had a great time seeing old friends and taking advantage of some of the night life there.. I do love Madrid and the city feel, since it is my natal city, I always feel right at home there.. The wedding was beautiful you can see some pictures HERE I still have to upload the rest which are in my dad’s camera.

Overall it was a great trip full of surprises….

And you can see more trip pics HERE, again I’m waiting for some more from dad..