MADRID!!

    The first trip that I took was to Madrid. I was surprised as to how different the two cities were aesthetically and culturally. I noticed in almost every street there were people posing as statues or dressed up as various fairy tale creatures. You do not see this type of thing very often in Barcelona, in general it reminded me of disney world. Some of the people's poses were so intricate it was hard to understand how they manage to spend all day sitting on the streets frozen.These particular pictures I took on the Puerta Del Sol. It is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. It is the center for all railways in madrid and contains a clock famous with bells that mark the new year.

                                        

   Also present at the Peurta Del Sol is the emblem of Madrid, a Bear and modrono tree. The bear became an emblem of Madrid after a dispute during the 13th century of hunting rights on land that the church owned. The dispute was settled saying that Madrilenos owned everything above ground which led to the creation of the bear as an emblem. I was lucky enough to see this statue that has such a rich historical significance.