Un domingo magnífico

I really had a wonderful Sunday. Among the things that made it so great, and such a perfect day after being out pretty late on Saturday with my friend from high school, was the spontaneity of the adventures I had with Kiki, Santi, and Roberto. The plan had been to make cookies or cake and lay low with some girl-time. My wake-up call from Kiki made the plans to go to Ikea for the food and fun of it. I luckily dressed for something fresco, because when I got into the car, we picked up Roberto and skipped off to the mountains!! We were right next to the town where I work and had an amaaazing lunch at La Raclette - jamón, carne, queso, y patatas. With lots of sauce, a stove to cook on, and great friends. From there we drove up to El Escorial, the former summer palace of the royal family. We wandered the gardens, taking dozens of pictures, and when we couldn't find the right type of restaurant, headed back to the city.


It was a beautiful day! Adventures, new towns, great food, and lots of laughs with friends. Here are just a few of the pictures:

 First we did some deportes in the park.

 The road dead-ends here, at a lake, in Navacerrada, the town of La Raclette, in the sierra.

 The jardines around El Escorial. Imagine being a princess here...

Here we are "pretending to be friends" while Santi takes the picture.