Some thoughts on wandering in Madrid:
There are incredible crowds of people on the streets at all hours - there is such a lively feel in this city. This morning I couldn´t sleep and found a place that served hot chocolate (more like melted candy bars) and churros. I think I was the only one in the place who wasn´t still up after a night of partying! The city is noisy, but it seems like English-speakers stick out when they have conversations because we´re kind of noisy. The locals are more styish and better-dressed than Americans - you don´t see sagging, baggy jeans for instance. Even the police and street-sweepers wear sytlish day-glow uniforms.