The Daily Commute...What a treat!
Well, this is certainly the best commute I have ever had. It takes me about 20 minutes to walk to school, and it is an absolute pleasure! Here's a play-by-play of what I see:
(Note: Some photos were taken en-route to school when it is still a bit dark out, while others were taken on the way home at 1pm.)
1 MINUTE: The plaza just around the corner from my apartment.
3 MINUTES: An example of the little streets that I walk down next.
6 MINUTES: Next is Calle Mayor, the main street of the historic center. During this time I walk through Puerta del Sol and on to...
8 MINUTES: A charming little round plaza that doesn't want to be photographed but is really spectacular.
11 MINUTES: Crossing the Gran Via, a major artery of downtown Marid and full of fantastic historic buildings.
14 MINUTES: The roundabout of Plaza de Cibeles, with the over-the-top ornate Post Office in the background.
17 MINUTES: A few minutes later on the Gran Via, a view back toward the Cibeles fountains and the Gran Via where I just walked.
19 MINUTES: Another roundabout, this one called Plaza de la Independencia. From here, I turn down one of the arterial streets off the roundabout, and I'm there! Phew...what a great 20 minutes.
Of course...
I could take the subway. I've taken it a few times to other places, and it's very clean and efficient. But this would be the view on my commute:
Not a tough decision.
(Note: Some photos were taken en-route to school when it is still a bit dark out, while others were taken on the way home at 1pm.)
1 MINUTE: The plaza just around the corner from my apartment.
3 MINUTES: An example of the little streets that I walk down next.
6 MINUTES: Next is Calle Mayor, the main street of the historic center. During this time I walk through Puerta del Sol and on to...
8 MINUTES: A charming little round plaza that doesn't want to be photographed but is really spectacular. 
11 MINUTES: Crossing the Gran Via, a major artery of downtown Marid and full of fantastic historic buildings.
14 MINUTES: The roundabout of Plaza de Cibeles, with the over-the-top ornate Post Office in the background.
17 MINUTES: A few minutes later on the Gran Via, a view back toward the Cibeles fountains and the Gran Via where I just walked.
19 MINUTES: Another roundabout, this one called Plaza de la Independencia. From here, I turn down one of the arterial streets off the roundabout, and I'm there! Phew...what a great 20 minutes.Of course...
I could take the subway. I've taken it a few times to other places, and it's very clean and efficient. But this would be the view on my commute:
Not a tough decision.