I'm in Ourense in Galicia Spain for the 15th Annual Termatalia, a conference that's focused on Thermal Waters and Spa Wellness travel & education, representing my friends at Wellness Travel Worldwide.
I planned to work during my plane ride...but, on my way to Spain, I mistakenly thought that internet service and WiFi would work seamlessly...which it did...on my way from Los Angeles to Philly. But once I left Philly, the Internet was unavailable...for the entire seven hours it took for me to get to Madrid!
Once in Madrid, I did have WiFi...for 30 minutes at the Airport. I used that time to check-in with my hubby and family to let them know I had arrived safely, and that I would be spending a few hours checking-out the sights with my new Spanish friend and touring Museo del Prado.
Five hours wasn't enough time to spend in Madrid! The taxi driver was my tour guide and took me through a few sites after I had spent time with my new friend. After that, he dropped me off at Museo del Prado where I saw several galleries and finally saw Diego Velasquez "Las Meninas," which was an absolute dream of mine; as well as one of the largest collections of Goyas. I saw many other paintings that left me breathless...but because taking photos is strictly prohibited, I used my phone to take notes on the paintings I saw...
The notes? Mercury Retrograde took hold of them and they are no-where to be found. No. Where. To. Be. Found.
This has been my only moment of frustration during the entire trip that I hope I can make-up later in some way shape or form.
But going back to traveling, Termatalia and WiFi...let me just be honest: WiFi is spotty in Spain, and not always working seamlessly when I find out I can actually log in. I don't mind it as much as getting a little behind on what I need to do while away...which is mostly homework and updating you on a few trips that I took recently.
For now, stay tuned and follow me on Instagram and Twitter as I give you more real-time updates about my travels through Spain.
I'll be back next week and should have an update, or two, or more very soon.
XOXO -
Ana Lydia
