The fountain near the apartment - water shooting up - wonderful to view as I walk down the hill - very well lit so you can enjoy it 24 hours a day.
The circle in front of Atoche Station - the place where the terrorist bombing took place.
The Christmas lights in the circle in front of Atoche in the background - absolutely beautiful structure - and always lit in the evening.
The picture doesn't show off well the lights at the Prado - amazing and bright.
The fountain at the bottom of the road between the Parliment House and the Prado. The neighborhood I work in.
I have to start by saying Bob and all the others will be saying why didn't he go and get a good camera - in time. Wasn't on the top of the list to get out the door.
Anyhow, Constitution Day in Madrid today. The protesters and dignitaries were all gathering at the Parliment House as I wandered to the office today. It is a national holiday here today. The office voted to work today and take off Friday instead - Saturday is another National Holiday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception for the Catholics in the crowd.
As I walked home there were people on the streets everywhere enjoying the day. Like any festival there were balloons and things for kids, food and other interesting things on sale. People everywhere - the streets were full. I clicked a few shots of some of the things on the walk home. As I mentioned before, I walk by many of the wonderful sites in Madrid everyday.
Many of the lights are for the holidays - what a nice touch to add to another holiday. No one has holiday lights or decorations like the USA but there are many wonderful spots to enjoy the tribute to the holidays. The approach is so interesting in so many spots.
As I stated at the start - not the best shots but a few glimpses of buildings, lights and holiday glow as I walked home.
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