The weather during the time was very nice - sunny in 25-29C. Sun up before 6am (not sure exactly when becuz I wasn't able to catch the sunrise in the morning :P) and sunset around 9:30 PM. I've been outside (mainly) walking the entire time that the sun was up...imagine how tanned I would get right now :).
Madrid and Barcelona are so different. Each is charming in its own way. Madrid is an older city...not as well plotted as Barcelona. Things are a bit more expensive in BCN, for example Metro ticket 1 ride is 1Euro in Madrid but 1.24Euro in BCN. Anyway, Metro in BCN seemed to be more well planned...more convenient in terms of the location of stations.
Enough said... here are a few of pictures from this trip...I was out of memory card space so I only got around 800 pictures...hmm have to plan better next time!
The closest metro (subway) station to my hotel
Plaza Mayor
Gran Via
Real Madrid stadium
Kio Towers
Side entrance to Retiro Park (opposite to Museo de Prado)
Avila historic town
Segovia
Casa Milla & Casa Battlo, Barcelona
Sagrada Familia - yes it's still under construction. Expect to complete in the next 25 years. The guide told us to come visit again.
Parc Guell
Barcelona Colon
Port Vell
Street performer behind the Cathedral. There were several of street performers but this is my favorite.
Museo De Picasso
La Ramblas - walking street
Palau de Musica - Unesco heritage site
One of the outdoor cafe on Sunday afternoon<3826h163>
