I’m on the home stretch and I’m feeling it. This morning I headed to “El Paseo del Arte” for some intense art viewing. I started at the Thyssen, one of Madrid’s trio of grand art museums. I knew I was on the verge of art burnout so I spent more time in the modern galleries where I especially enjoyed a Degas and a Lichtenstein.

Then it was off to The Prado. I used my guidebook’s “see everything in 2 hrs” recommendations which really made for a better experience. I could have stared at Velazquez’ “Las Meninas” forever. It completed one of my art full circles since I saw Picasso’s “Las Meninas” in Barcelona.

After some helado, I high tailed it out for some down time. Tonight, I am doing an evening walking tour and a Flamenco show. And tomorrow the Reina Sofia to see Guernica.