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Parque del Oueste’s “secret garden”

Parque del Oueste’s “secret garden”

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Shortly after moving to Madrid, I set out to explore the city’s parks and green spaces.  I started with Parque del Buen Retiro (read recent Guiri Guide posts here and here) and then headed over to the Parque del Oueste.  With my brother in tow, and luckily also my camera, we started at the Templo de Debod and then headed further north into the park.  I was pleased to find lovely green spaces with plenty of room for picnics, strolls with our dog, cycling and even skateboarding!

We then wandered down a small path and happened upon the beautiful and peaceful La Rosaleda garden. Set away from the main pathway before you reach the cable cars, there was only a handful of people strolling in between the rows and rows of rosebeds.   I was amazed at the array of colours, neatly groomed pathways and thoughtfully laid out garden.   The flowers come from all over the world and it’s a spectacular sight when they are all in bloom.  Several fountains and pergolas add to the ambiance.  Instantly relaxed, we wandered through the garden and sat for a while on one of the benches scattered throughout.  A peaceful haven so close to the hustle and bustle of the Plaza de Espana!

Here are a couple photos I took in early June … it’s become one of my favorite spots in Madrid and I think it’s definitely worth a visit (especially if you enjoy taking photos or need some peace and quiet!).

 

 

 

La Rosaleda garden located within the Parque del Oeste (near la Calle de Francisco and Calle de Quintana.

Photos to Make You Feel at Home

Photos to Make You Feel at Home

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I don’t know about you, but I think hanging framed photos on the walls of a new apartment is one of the best ways to make an unfamiliar place feel like home.  After almost three months of bare walls and empty Ikea frames, I finally managed to get some of our favorite photos printed!

When I decided it was time to look up how to say “print” in Spanish (imprimir), I started by emailing my friend Karina who has lived in Madrid for over 10 years and is a great photographer.  She gave me a few recommendations and I discovered a couple more options on my own as well.

If you’re looking to print photos, here are some good places to start…

My Pix – An online photo shop similar to the American “Snapfish” and “Shutterfly” where you can order prints, photo books, personalized cards, and even gifts with your personal photos on them (i.e. mouse pads, key chains, snow globes, etc.).  You order your photos online and they are sent directly to your home within a few days.  And their website is available in several languages – including English – so it’s quite easy to use!

Foto FANN – This is where I had my photos printed and they turned out beautifully.  There are several stores in Madrid that you can walk into with a USB drive of photos and have your photos printed in an hour!  The woman helping me actually printed mine in about 5 minutes while I waited.  They also offer photo book options and a variety of cool ways to display your photos.

VIPs – It appears that VIPs is working on their photo site, but for now you can have photos printed at several locations in Madrid, including the VIPs on Valazquez near Maria de Molina.

FNAC – Also offers a range of photo products similar to My Pix but the website is only available in Spanish.  Even so, it’s an easy to use site where you can upload your photos and have them sent to your home or pick them up at the FNAC store near Sol.