Madrid... what a whirlwind!

So I made it to Madrid, safe and sound... after an hour delay, but with luggage! I proceeded to have multiple failed attempts at using a pay phone to locate Ashley, my friend, and decided to jump in a cab with only an address and definitely no map. Some might say this was a mistake...

But anyways, I roll up to Ashleys NEW apartment, out 40 euros, and 100% exhausted (naturally I didnt sleep on the plane when I definitely needed to). But what do I find there: noone! Holy crap- so not only was I loopy from lack of sleep, but I had no phone, no OLD address, and no way of locating the Venzels. After about 10 minutes of almost freaking out (this included numerous plots for going to the bathroom- one of which included a sandwich container) an angel appeared from the elevator in the form of Bridget, Ashelys sister. She rescued me only by fluke and whisked me off to the appropriate location for some much needed R&R.

This is where I find myself now- blogging when I should be napping and getting overly excited for the Prado. I need to charge my camera battery for some photo taking! So more updates to come, but for any follow travelers out there I have one tip: for your own sanity, safety, and survival get a flippin map!!!!

Ciao, or I guess adios!