I find that the phrase “local tourist” is mildly fitting for me. While I am new to this area of Madrid, the city is kind of like any other big city in that it is full of tourist attractions and a big place for people around the world to visit.
I want to check out all of those things too, but I live here now.
So I get to go to the museums and do the things on days of the week and times of the year when they are not crowded. Notice that there are maybe 3 people in that photo. I remember seeing the Mona Lisa in Paris and it was a zoo just to try to get anywhere near it. Here, I was able to go to the Reina Sofia museum of Modern Art Madrid and walk right up to original Salvador Dalí’s or Pablo Picasso’s and stand there as long as I wanted. I even had time to take a picture of my boyfriend back home in front of some of this notable artwork 😉
Not to mention, I tend to get burnt out of museums pretty quick, so I also have the luxury of taking my time on one floor and then coming back another day to check out the other collections.
It. Is. Awesome.
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You are a gifted spokesperson for your new city!
Why thank you!
It also looks awesome! Getting a local tourist is a weird feeling, but I think you’ll come along with it soon 🙂