Descending the stairs and tracing my fingers along the uneven stone walls, I feel a sense of history comes from the cellar.
After two consecutive days exploring the ancient cities of Toledo and Ávila, I decided to switch things up with a visit to Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, recommended by my host.
While wandering around the city, I unexpectedly found a shoe store that had a long line of people waiting outside. Every time the door opened, I would peek inside and see that it was packed with customers! Interestingly, whenever the door opened, someone would leave, carrying numerous bags of shoes, as if they were free.
The first thing I did when I arrived in Madrid was to find out which shows were currently playing in the local theaters. The performance of "Swan Lake" at the Teatro de la Luz Philips Gran Vía caught my eye. Even though I wasn't particularly fond of this ballet, I was glad I decided to experience it in the theater. The highlight of the performance was Anna Scechaleva's brilliant portrayal of both the White and Black Swan.