Guernica, larger than life and just so Pablo Picasso.

I don’t plan to post every work of art I saw by Picasso, just a few favorites like Weeping Woman and Figure by the Sea.

The same for Salvador Dalí, just Figure at the Window and Face of the Great Masturbator.

It was Texas hot in Madrid so I resolved to head for cooler temps cutting my time in Madrid to nothing. I decided to wander about to view the majors but only enter one. The Reina Sofía was the obvious choice for me. Had I been indecisive, one glance at Brushstroke by American pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein, and I would have chosen the same. (The Royal Palace wasn’t even a contender.)

Between the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Museo del Prado, I likely would have gone with the former but plans for tapas in La Latina with pals took priority.

I admired some murals along the way. The play on Matisse’s Dance with cats and fruit by Ever Siempre made me laugh. The stamp also got a giggle as it reminded me of my misadventures with Correos.

As they say, all good things must come to an end. I’ve had an amazing time in Spain and wanted to explore more but the first day of summer brought 100 degree weather so I’m out of here.