Weekend in Madrid

Plaza De Ceblis and Surrounding Areas

Statue of the Godess of Cybelles

One of the most unforgettable sights in Madrid is the Plaza De Ceblis . This is one image of Madrid that remains in the mind. It is that of the square where the Goddess Cybelle ( Rhea for the Greeks) sits majestically on a chariot drawn by a pair of Lions. The Goddess Cybelle is a symbol of Madrid as well as a symbol of Real Madrid for the fans. This square was built by Ventura Rodriguez during the reign of Charles III.

Plaza de Cybelis - Veiw from across the stree

Plaza De Ceblis
Anita in front of Plaza De Ceblis


Traffic Rounded near Plaza De Ceblis

Decided to take a weekend break in Madrid. Left on 17th morning from Delhi by Lufthansa Airlines to Munich and caught a connecting flight to Madrid. Relaxing and comfortable flight. Reached Madrid in the evening.

Morning decided to explore Madrid and headed for the famous Plaza De Ceblis and surrounding areas.

Delhi - India,s centre of Power

Rashtrapati Bhawan and office Complex

Gurgaon - Eating Places - The Chowk

There are numerous eating places in Gurgaon. One interesting place is 'The Chowk' in MGF mall on MG Road in Gurgaon. Good tandoori Indian food. Recommend to try out their Kasturi Kababs. Place is moderately price - about Rs 400 ($ 10) per head without drinks. The bar is decently stocked - but dont expect any fancy liquor. Do not try any cocktails at the bar - quite bad. Best to settle for beers . No decent wines either. However food is good and I would recommend this place for a nice well priced meal.

Gurgaon by Night

Gurgaon is a bustling city south of New Delhi. This is probably the most dynamic city in India today and is the preferred commercial destination for multinationals with most major international companies have their Indian operations headquartered in Gurgaon.

The main road of Gurgaon - MG Road is also popularly known as Mall road with over 25 malls scheduled to open on this short stretch of 4 KM. Currently most of the leading retail outlets already have a presence on MG Road.

Gurgaon is one of the most happening places with numerous pubs and eating joints . However infrastructure is a problem with inadequate power, shortage of water and huge traffic jams on the roads.

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A Pub in Melbourne
Melbourne Skyline
Market Place

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