This morning while out on our patio, a series of Spanish military planes flew over in formation. I couldn't figure out what was going on and looked on the web. Today is National Day in Spain. It commemorates Columbus landing in the Americas in 1492. The King and Queen presided over a military parade. I didn't take this photo, but this is what it looked like over our hotel.
We took the metro over to El Retiro park. I had never been there before. Thousands of people were out walking and enjoying the holiday.
There were lots of folks wearing flags.
I spotted an Egyptian Goose on the shore of a small lake.
We then took the metro across town to Plaza de Oriente in front of the royal palace. It's a small, but pretty park there.
There was action at the palace, with vehicles driving in the gate the royal standard hanging above the main gate.
We ate at an old favorite on the plaza looking at the park and palace. Relaxing day.
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