Before the game, we ventured out into Madrid once again, visiting the main train station, where there was a terrorist attack on March 11, 2004. Needless to say, there were very many security guards everywhere and we weren't allowed access to where the trains were. Nevertheless, the visit was nice. There is a memorial set up with the names of all the victims and a very interesting all-blue room with a plastic globe-like structure rising from the ceiling into the sky. After walking around the train station, we went to El parque del Retiro (The park of the Retired). This huge park is a testament to the importance of trees here in Madrid. Jesus and I strolled around the park like it was a lazy Sunday and I was completely enamored by the sights. We visited El Palacio de Crystal (The Glass Palace) and stumbled upon a random art exhibition, in which it felt like an Alice in Wonderland-induced dream.
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