Sunday, March 16, 2008

Diet? What Diet?!

like a moth to a flame.... Giving up red meat was easy...but sweets? I set out for a walk this morning feeling all pious about my exercise regime..then I walked past the window of this pastry shop -



ok, maybe if I'm only bad for this one meal...but then it was manchego cheese and olives for lunch with more bread than any one person should eat...grilled veggies seemed like a smart choice, except of course for the plate of bread and more cheese and wine that came with it.






even the soap looks tasty in this city!





To top it off, Judith has unwittingly caused a major problem for me...she asked me to seek out a favorite local candy that she loves...I may have found it, but it is TASTY and now I'm sure if I'll need to go back to the shop and get a second bag or there won't be even one piece left for her when I get off the plane. My dentist is going to have words with her for certain.

Guess I better get back out there for some more walking...of course that will take me right past the tapas place and the churros y chocolate that have been calling to me...


Perhaps I'll just focus on enjoying myself and plan to get back on track when I get back to Chicago. yeah, yeah...that's the plan...

: )


Some pics for the Jamon fans and those that think giant fish heads in the window are a good sign for the food inside:





A "did I just see a guy in magenta tights walk past me? pic




The main room inside the westin palace hotel...5 stars for swankyness to be sure



A few shots from inside the Prado and the church next door:

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