Technology is wonderful … except when it isn’t. We had been thinking of taking the train to Toledo today and decided to book tickets online. I downloaded the app, created an account, and then tried to book our tickets. What could go wrong? Turns out, everything. First the last seats on the train disappeared between the time I selected the train and completing the transaction. We opted for a later train, but then my credit card needed to send a code to my mobile to verify the purchase. The code went to my Canadian number, of course, so I needed to activate that number again, and then the transaction was denied anyway. Twice. We decided it was a sign, and that is how we ended up at the Madrid Flea Market today. Apparently it is one of the top things to do in Madrid, so it all worked out in the end.

We waited till after lunch because we enjoy a slow start to the day, and because we hoped the crowds might be thinning out by then. Nope. Fortunately Jan wore her pink jacket to make it easier to spot her in the crowd.

It was a good thing she did, because it was all too easy to lose sight of her in the crowds. Can you spot her pink jacket in this next photo? It’s there … look closely.

I’m not sure if this next item was for sale, but it was an interesting touch.

We bought a few souvenirs and then headed to lunch. Getting a table indoors turned out to be a challenge on a busy Sunday, so we ate outside, even though it was quite chilly today. After lunch we went for another walk in the park, where I couldn’t help taking more pictures of the plants.

Notice how the underside of the Magnolia leaves are brown and furry.

This next one is a Persian Silk Tree, which still has a few blossoms.

We then walked around the large pond in the park, with many people enjoying a boat ride on a pleasant Sunday. We took a selfie to prove we were there.

As we headed back to our hotel, we spotted cats on a hot tin roof, so we had to take a picture.

Tomorrow we fly to Lisbon.