Madrid, Spain

Something that I never noticed until coming to Barcelona was the type of pavements that are laid out through a city. They all have different materials, textures, and styles. On our trip through southern spain that was something that I really began to notice yet again and it began to really interest me. The first place on our four city excursion was to Madrid. It was very nice because we flew in from Barcelona and got picked up by a huge bus just for ourselves. Then we got to our hotel and yet again is was amazing and our teachers really hooked us up. After we got settled we began to go around the city, of course trying to get something to eat. My favorite food from Madrid without a doubt was the bacon cheeseburger. This was no ordinary cheesburger though. There was a fried egg on top and it made the sandwhich delicious. Then after the amazing meal. We headed around the city. I noticed at Placa Mayor the very interesting pattern of pavements that were inside of the placa. There was about four different colors and it seemed to make a walking pattern. The white pavement looked as if it would lead you somewhere or direct the flow of traffic, but no one really followed this.

Also on our trip to Madrid we were able to see buildings such as the Caixa Forum which was still in the process of being finished. Now I did not notice an interesting pavement of pattern on the floor but actually on the building itself and the one right next to it. On the top of the Forum there was this very different material that is a rustic color and had holes or boxes cut out of it in all different patterns. This was very interesting as well as the building next door. The building next door had vegetation, but this vegetation was not below or in front or in back of the building. In fact, it was on the side of the building. A person could see this from very far away and notice that is was very abnormal. Something that caught the eye and then directed you to look directly at the Caixa Forum. I felt this was planned very well.