Following my attendance in Englishtown in 2003, I spent several days in Madrid (the hotel was a total dive, but since I was usually not there it made no difference). My hotel was up this alleyway from Plaza Mayor, which is a very large open space with 237 balconies overlooking it.
I took this as I was heading back to the hotel, as it seemed to sum up the feelings I had of the ten days I enjoyed in Spain.
Meanderings, at best 