These pictures of arches are from around the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. The actual reason that I took some of them was to remind me of which way I entered the plaza so that I wouldn’t get lost! Many times when I travel I become so interested in seeing everything that I forget to notice which way I walked to get there. To keep from getting lost I’ll take pictures of street corners, pedestrian signs and unique buildings or landmarks so I can retrace my steps later. It works quite well and I end up with some interesting pictures of subjects other than the expected ones. I also took some of these pictures simply because I liked them and they are not just reminders of where I had walked.
This is one of my souvenir pictures from Madrid.
You can find more arches here.
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I loved the architecture of Madrid too :)) and was constantly looking up…beautiful pictures!
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Thanks – I was really impressed by the architecture too!
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You have such a wonderful eye for photography, Meg. I love that last shot, looking through the arch to see the contrast of the angled buildings. Nice!;)
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Thank you! I’m always looking for something a little different for a picture – it creates a nice memory of the visit… :)
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Want to chime in with the orples, Meg? Check out the Category ‘Visiting the Neighbors’ on my blog to get an idea of what the orples and I are up to lately. They would love to play in your mud puddle, for sure. Let me know if you’re interested in allowing them to tag along with you on occasion. The two posts ‘Literate for a Day’, and ‘Return Address’ sort of explain what’s happening. The other entries are examples.
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This sounds like fun!
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This is familiar – a few years since I have been. A nice set of arches :)
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The arches were really impressive! These pictures helped me to remember my way back… :)
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As a child I always wondered why the bricks or rocks in the middle of the arch didn’t fall down.
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I used to wonder about that too – there’s something about them that is so ingenious!
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My favorite is the last picture – seeing the buildings angle off through the arch.
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Thanks – I thought that that view through the arch looked like the beginning of another interesting adventure!
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There is something fascinating about look through archways. Nice selection. ;)
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Thank you! The scenery was so different at each of the arches but they were all wonderful… :)
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Great photos and beautiful place :) I spent 4days in Madrid, this summer, and you remind me fantastic local atmosphere! Bye. Kamila
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Thank you Kamila – I’m so happy that they reminded you of Madrid! It’s such a great place… :)
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Great images for the theme, Meg. The last pic is also my favourite. :)
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Thanks – I was amazed by these arches and all the interesting scenes beyond!
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Yes, there are so many wonderful arches in Spain. :)
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They are really charming!
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I want to go back…………we usually go every April; however, me thinks we are going to opt for a tour through the Greek Islands and then on to Istanbul………..ooooooooo, perhaps the Orient Express to London after! I love the Plaza Mayor and one of our fav restaurants is El Rincon de Madrid right on (under) the Plaza.http://the-tin-man.com/2013/11/29/madrid-spain/ You got me all excited about Madrid…….now I am HUNGRY
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You go on the most wonderful adventures and your plans sound fantastic! Madrid is really beautiful and I miss the food too… :)
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fabulous photos of one of my favorite places!!!
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Thank you – it’s one of my favorites too!
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Every arch seems to open up new opportunities for discovery. Great photos!
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Thanks and that’s just what I thought – lots of opportunities for adventures!
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Plaza Mayor is a beautiful square and I couldn’t agree more with food. For a landlocked city the restaurants has excellent selection of seafood. Gambas al ajillo and grilled sardines, yummy! My mouth is watering. Nice arches.
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There were so many intriguing possibilities for different types of food it was hard to make a decision! I’m hoping to go back again in the future… :)
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I can relate to getting so wrapped up in the moment that I forget how I got there! Great idea to take photos to find the way back again…
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Thank you Suzanne – I really rely on having some pictures for guidance and then I keep them as souvenir postcards when I get home!
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Thank You for this presentation of architecture in Madrid. Very beautiful photos. I have forgotten how beautiful it can be since then I visited there in 1970.
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Thanks – it’s such a beautiful place and the architecture is amazing!
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A girl after my own heart, Meg :) I’m famous at getting lost! I do take signs for my walks posts because they are quite helpful when I’m unsure. Lovely photos, too! :)
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Thanks Jo! It’s nice that the pictures I take as landmarks can be shared later… :)
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That’s what I call an adventure!
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And here I thought I was alone in photographing street corners and buildings as I wander about in new cities and surroundings. Once I photographed a ferris wheel near a pier thinking I would surely spot it on my return. They dismantled it while I was wandering about town. Momentary panic until I could identify other landmarks in the photo.
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Who would have ever thought that would happen! It’s so good that you thought to look for other landmarks… :)
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Oh, I love Spain and would love to go back. The Plaza Mayor is amazing. I went on a school trip and we had a tour guide so getting lost wasn’t an option…or was it. A small group of us girls somehow missed the double decker bus and got separated. We made it to the plaza but spent most of the night trying to find our group.
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It sounds like you had quite an adventure! It really is an unforgettable place… :)
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How very clever you are taking photos so you can find your way around. What a great idea!
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Thanks Karen – it really has kept me from getting lost!
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