Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Madrid last round

 MADRID

LA MALLORQUINA
A very popular bakery next to Sol.

Had my early breakfast here. Less than 3eur in all.
PUENTE DE TOLEDO


PUENTE DE ARGANZUELA in far

GLORIETA PUERTA DE TOLEDO
BAR EDUARDO
Pass by this bar at Calle Toledo, I did not finish any of the item. Too dry...
PORK SANDWICH (1.60eur)
CALAMARI SANDWICH (1.60eur)
VEAL SANDWICH (2.50eur)
PLAZA MAYOR
Back to MERCADO SAN MIGUEL again.
Had a small portion of squid ink paella for 4eur.



A specialty store near Plaza Mayor.
I had a white wine (2.40eur), saffrom (1g for 5eur) and olive oil here.



JOTA BATELA
Tucked behind one of the alley in Gran Via.
Their grilled fish is their signature. Price is not listed in the price list. 
Very flavorsome, grilled with some garlic and fresh herb. 

GRILLED FISH (23eur)
RED WINE (2.50eur each)
RICE PUDDING (3eur)

LAST DAY IN MADRID

LA SANABRESA
3 Course Set lunch for 11eur.
Decent meal but will not make all the way to here for a meal.

GARLIC MUSHROOM
GRILLED SEABASS
Their signature dessert.
My damage:)

Toledo - Madrid

MADRID

OITA CAFE again!

CARROT CAKE (3.80eur)
HOT CHOCOLATE (3eur)

TOLEDO
This is a beautiful town, try to make time here. I may want to come back again.
Took metro to Atocha Train Station and took a fast train to Toledo.
Journey: 33mins
20.60eur return trip

In the station, there is a counter for tour bus or taxi. Just walk out the station, there is a bus stop 100metres on the right side, there are 3-4 buses goes up to the town. Per trip 1.40eur, payment on bus.
Journey: 7-8mins

Alighted at the PLAZA DE ZOCODOVER and walked up to the Alcazar (highest point).
ALCAZAR
The car park entrance is so low

CATHEDRAL OF TOLEDO
AYUNTAMIENTO DE TOLEDO




PUERTA DE BISAGRA GATE
TOLEDO TRAIN STATION
Beautiful train station and nice interior.




MADRID Anyone needs gun for protection?
PRIMARK
5 storey departmental store.
The queue to enter the store is unbelievable, it had stretched to 3 buildings away.

The tee is only 2.30eur and polo at 5eur. Material is good too.
My purchase today in  DIABLO CONJUELO, TOLEDO.
I got the Jamon very good deal considering is from Jabugo.

Pink Himalaya Salt (300g) 3.75eur
Creama de Queso de Oveja 5.95eur
Pimenton Dulce 2.95eur
Jamon de Cebo 9.95eur
Jamon de Bellota 12.95eur