We are now in Madrid, but due to the delay in our flight we missed both the city tour and our meeting with the World Youth Day committee. Chris and Paul Dube are working hard to reschedule these events. I will be posting some pictures and video later today (it will probably be around 4:00 eastern time).
On another note, our hotel is CUTE!!!! yes, I did use the word cute. If you have never traveled to Europe before, you will need to prepare yourself for living in a smaller space. The room is a moderate size and the bathroom is efficient (you have to find the shower behind the bathroom door). On the plus side, there is an exercise bike in the bathroom and two toilets! The lobby is small, and would be about the size of the entrance to the Catholic Center. One of the neat features of this hotel is the modern living space within the room, and the old world charm still located in the main stairwell.
Our Hotel is located one block off Gran Via which is the main Street through Madrid, and to put it into perspective, it would compare to Broadway in New York. It is situated in the middle of one of the many pedestrian streets located throughout the city. This is an ideal location for food, ATM's, shopping and access to the WYD events. We are located a brief 5 blocks from the main Cathedral in Madrid! Because the Cathedral will be central to World Youth Day, this location is amazing.
We will be regrouping soon for an update on our meeting as well as the tour. I will post an update as soon as I get some more information, pictures and video!
Oh, and by the way, Good Morning to all of you!
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