After being in Seville for several weeks, I am finally venturing out to new cities. My family and I drove the five hours to Madrid to see a production of The Lion King. We left promptly in the morning to ensure that we would arrive early. After checking into the hotel, we toured many historical sites such as La Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and several museums. It is remarkable how much each city has to offer. Before the show, we stopped to eat at the restaurant La Mafia. It is well known for its Italian cuisine, and I can now understand why. On the menu, there is one page dedicated entirely to the different types of pasta that the customer can choose from followed by the sauces and toppings. Each dish is prepared to the liking of the customer. My meal exceeded all of my expectations and left me ready to watch The Lion King. The arena was a much smaller scale than Broadway in New York City, but all of the seats were full as we waited patiently for it to begin. The show received many positive reviews and by the end I understood why. We all gave a standing ovation for the brilliant cast and their retelling of the story. It was a perfect end to my day in Madrid.
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| La Plaza Mayor |
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| El Palacio Royal |
