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Man Ki Lee Diary Entries 15th June, 2007

Toady we are going to the Parque del Retiro (The Park of Retiro). We ask the receptionist for direction as usuaral then we hope into the bus and we try to communicate to some Spanish to get directions to make sure we are on the right direction. I got my digital dictionary out and asking them by pointing at the map and travelling leaflet of Parque del Retiro. At the beginning, they find it difficult to understand and the same as us. After all we still not sure the exact direction but the bus driver seem to understand and tell us to get out here. Then we found ourselves are there. It’s located in the middle of an asphalt sea. One may enter it through any of the fine gateways. It is huge full of trees and. It is the most beautiful park in Madrid that’s why we choose to come here to take photos. White stone figures of the Kings and Queen of Spain peep out from the avenues of lofty tees and thick bushes, and just inside the park there is a large artificial lake where row-boats can be hired. The park also has its rose garden, as well as the Cecilio Rodríguez gardens and many delightful secluded nooks where strollers can enjoy a little privacy. In the middle of the park there are two buildings known as the Palacio de Velázquez and Palacio de Cristal, where art exhibitions are sometimes held.