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Mariachi : Puerta del Sol : Madrid, ES

October 12 is a holiday in Spain: Columbus Day. Yes, that Columbus. They, too, celebrate Columbus' discovery of the Americas. This mariachi, representing Mexico no doubt, was playing with his compatriots in the Puerta del Sol. I was fortunate that he looked right at my camera when I shot this. To see additional shots of some of Madrid's people, go here.

Watchful : Near the Plaza Mayor : Madrid, ES

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/10

Madrid!

Madrid's heraldic symbols, a bear and a madrona tree :
Puerta del Sol : Madrid, ES

I have photos from Bern, Switzerland, to post yet, but I'm going to break from that to post photos of my recent vacation to Madrid and the Canary Islands. Madrid is Spain's capital and the Canaries belong to Spain. Maya and I went to the island of Fuertaventura for about five days and visited her uncle, Jan-Peter, and his wife, Christa. But first: Madrid! These shots were taken in the evening and night. See more here. Unfortunately, it was overcast and rainy most of the time, so these aren't the best photos.

Carlos III, Rey de Espana : Puerta del Sol : Madrid, ES

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/10