When people mention Spain, words such as passion, sun, beach, olive oil, bullfighters, carnival, and flamenco may come to mind. It seems that people living in this land are spending their time every day.
Enjoy the comfort and grace of vacation, and let life bloom with brilliant colors.
Madrid, located in the center of the inland, is not as famous as Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast, nor is it as leisurely and comfortable as the fishing port towns lined up on the southern coastline. In this land full of beauty and depth, there are always
It is missing some bright spots to attract people to stay here.
However, this city still exudes its own charm like a rose with thorns.
With the reputation of having the longest sunshine in a year on the continent of Europe, people living in Madrid can enjoy singing and dancing under the sun, enjoying delicious food, wine, beauties and beautiful scenery. When walking through the streets and alleys, they can't help but wander around quietly.
Melt into that bright golden color.
Of course, there are also world-famous football clubs here, far away from Barcelona, which is located on the Mediterranean coast. Every "El Clasico" can touch the heartstrings of fans from all corners of the world, and even the days of celebration for the entire country. Witness
It drives people's enthusiasm for the sport of football.
In addition to football, Madrid also has two major sports treasures, one is basketball superstar Paul Gasol, and the other is tennis superstar Rafael Nadal.
In this inherently optimistic land, people's enthusiasm for competitive sports is unreservedly devoted to football, Gasol and Nadal.
When the plane landed at Madrid International Airport, Gao Wen could already feel the holiday atmosphere filling the air.
This is not the first time Gawain has come to Spain.
Exactly a month ago, Gao Wen went to Valencia to compete and reached the finals there, opening up the possibility of sprinting to the year-end finals; and when he returned to the Iberian Peninsula, the year-end finals had come to an end.
All tennis matches for the 2014 season are also over.
It wasn't too obvious last time, but this time, I left the gloomy gray city of London, passed through layers of wind and rain, left the cold and wet winter behind, and ran into the warm embrace of the golden sunshine that filled the sky.
The feeling is completely different.
Even in the harsh winter, you can feel the dryness and lightness floating in the air, and your mood will become brighter.
Now, Gawain finally knows why Europeans always like to go south to the islands and beaches in winter. There is a reason for everything.
"...Ancient buildings can be seen everywhere in our city, such as the Puerta de Alcalá, the Bridge of Siberus, the Puerta del Sol, and of course the Grand Palace."
“Everyone says ‘Rome is the Eternal City,’ but Madrid is also a true museum city, a city where you can trace back time without a ticket.”
The driver sent by Nike to pick up the plane was immediately known to be a senior tour guide. He had a chubby appearance, a shiny bald head, and a flabby beer belly, but he had a prickly chin.
He has a beard, his rosy cheeks are always filled with a smile, and his eyes are narrowed into two long slits.
The knowledge he picked up at his fingertips was slowly spoken in a relaxed and cheerful tone. It was more like a chat between friends than a popular science. Then his eyes couldn't help but follow the driver's guidance and explore the city in detail.
“Our city is surrounded by four UNESCO World Heritage cities: Toledo, Ávila, Segovia and Alcalá de Henares, each of which is alive
History, if you like art and history, there is no doubt that you will come away with a rich experience here.”
You can feel the driver's pride and pride in his words, and his flexible tongue gives his smooth words a special flavor.
Gawain couldn't help but reveal a smile, and asked jokingly.
“What about people who don’t like history and art?”
The driver shrugged and glanced at the rearview mirror, "You mean, just like me?"
Hahaha.
The driver himself also laughed out loud along with Gawain.
"Then you will find that no matter it is morning or evening, or even midnight and dawn, this is one of the most joyful, noisy and interesting cities in the world."
"Believe me, everyone can find their own way and a reason to stay in Madrid."
Night falls slowly, and the golden sunlight gradually turns into a blazing sunset on the horizon. Although it is winter, it always feels like a summer evening.
The street lights were lit up one after another, and the city seemed to have entered night mode. As the shops closed, you could see the number of people on the streets gradually increasing. Taverns and coffee houses were bustling with activity, even on the small square.
You can also see the bustling crowd sitting on the steps.
Like a fairy tale, the city finally woke up after sleeping for a whole day.
Dimitrov once told Gawain that a day in Spain starts at nine o'clock in the evening. Now Gawain finally understands what this sentence means.
"The daytime is for tourists, and the night is for Spaniards, right?"
The smile on the corner of Gawain's mouth rose lightly, and his mood couldn't help but jump with joy.
The driver laughed heartily.
"Looks like someone did a good job."
"If you are interested in bars, come a little later. After eleven o'clock, this alley will become lively."
Following the driver's line of sight, Gawain looked towards the alley on the left -
In the small alley that only allows motorcycles and bicycles to pass, there are more than a dozen bars densely packed. There are scattered customers standing in front of each bar, each holding a bottle of beer, standing at the door chatting happily with friends.
Passers-by who met friends stopped and greeted them warmly.
There is a cheerful atmosphere in the air.
The stars in the sky are reflected in the brilliant hazy halo of street lights, ebbing and flowing.
Gawain was stunned, "You mean, it's not lively now?"
"Of course, it's dinner time now, how could we come over for a drink?" the driver said matter-of-factly, "We are a hard-working nation."
Then the driver glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Gao Wen's dumbfounded expression, which made the driver laugh loudly again, and his soft beer belly seemed to be crowded into the steering wheel.
But he didn't panic at all. He turned the steering wheel in a familiar manner and took Gawain to the residence reserved by Nike——
Obviously, the building in front of me is not a hotel, but a small independent villa with a garden.
From a distance, Gao Wen could see the outline of his residence. It was obvious that he was still not familiar with the work routines of these sponsored brands, but if shooting advertisements was such a job, then it could really be regarded as a vacation and relax.
After all, after working hard for half a year, it’s time to take a break.