In October, we went to Madrid on a visa run. We needed to get new documents from the Russian Consulate there that allow us to live here in Moscow. Of course, we took advantage of our time there as we waited on these documents to be prepared. Below, you will see some of the fun things we were able to see and do.
Ella in the airport in Moscow waiting on our flight to go. I guess she needed a double dose!
The apartment that we stayed in was very close to the river and the riverwalk in Madrid. All along this river, they had these neat rope courses and play attractions for kids. It was very well done and well kept. My kids loved them and begged to go every day.
The view from the river, up towards the castle.
We walked LOTS and LOTS around the ciy. The kids looked for every opportunity to sit and rest!
This picture is outside our apartment building.
Kellan loved the rope courses along the riverwalk.
Beautiful Architecture in Madrid
Ella taking a break. We are almost back to the apartment.
We had a chance to visit an amusement park in Madrid. It was the kid's favorite day. Ella loved all of the Halloween decorations. She wanted her picture made in the coffin. As the sun was setting and the scary characters started being real people walking around among us, she changed her tune and we had to leave the park altogether.
Kellan is a rubic's cube fanatic. He has a gazillion different kinds and has one everywhere he goes.
Kellan and Ella are growing up way too fast!
A rare moment of affection!
Beautiful city.
Friends and colleagues who we met up with while there. Our trips overlapped by one day!
We are thankful to have had the opportunity to go to Madrid. It is a beautiful place. We all enjoyed the sunshine and the warm temperatures. One the 2nd day we were there, while we were walking along the river, Ella looked up at me and said, "Daddy, why didn't God tell us to live in this warm place?" As we face the long, dark, cold, winter, I am asking Him the same question!
