Springtime in Madrid :)

Well its official..spring has arrived! This past week we have had marvelous weather in Madrid, and I've been trying my best to take advantage of it. After two weekends of travelling, I have spent a lot of this week catching up with friends, which has been great. Noel had a friend visiting from the US, so we all hung out together several times, which was a lot of fun!! We have all been enjoying the terrazas (terraces..or basically just eating/drinking outside). On Friday, I went with Kelly on a day-trip to Aranjuez, which is just a 45 min train ride outside of Madrid. The main attraction there is the "Spring Palace," or the dwelling of the royal family during the spring. We took the tour..and it reminded me very much of the Palacio Real in Madrid, but more "springy." We had gorgeous weather, so we spent a lot of time wandering around the town and the beautiful gardens outside the palace. We had a nice relaxing lunch as well. Then, I got back to Madrid in time to meet up with Cassandra, another friend which whom I needed to catch up!!! We had a great night!! And today..I have spent lots of time updating my blog, but also went to the park with Ruth, Fonsi, Carlos, and Aitor for a few hours. It was nice and relaxing, and was so warm, it felt like summer! I learned a new card game, which was fun, and of course, got some sun :) Tonight I'm heading out with Ruth and some other friends...another late Madrid night for sure. Anyway, I think i have finally finished my updates...for now!