Utrecht, Madrid | February 2011

Work again took me over across the pond, this time to Utrecht in the Netherlands and Madrid in Spain.

 

 

Utrecht

Utrecht is a town in the Netherlands, about 45 minutes from Amsterdam. A picturesque canal, nice variety of good restaurants, and LOTS and LOTS of bicycles.

Utrecht canal

Bicycle parking garage

Double-decker parking

Some are fancy...

...while others are utilitarian

Did I mention the bicycles?

Madrid

From Utrecht, it was a short hop over to Madrid. Stayed on the outskirts of the city close to the office, but after a few long days, we were able to take off early on Friday afternoon, go into the city, and explore a bit.

Passed the Bernabeu on the way into the city

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

Police keeping a watchful eye

Palacio Real (the Royal Palace)

Jardines de Sabatini, a popular spot for lovebirds

Fuente de Cibeles

Plaza de la Independencia

Restaurant

Night out with friends