The Prado and the President

Why does a new saucepan have to be seasoned? Nelson is giving Wyatt an explanation of  molecular physics. 

Spain's first president after Franco's dictatorship was Adolfo Suárez. He died this weekend and the public viewing was across the street from the museum. All the roads to the Prado were blocked. After being forced into circles twice, I asked a police officer. He said it was better to go walking.  Everyone I talked to really admired Suárez. 

We got there eventually. Here's a group of Korean tourists.

 I still love El Geco best but I like this Carbonero of an exiled prince. 

Isn't he sad? The painting is HUGE, not a little Mona Lisa. 

Lovely cathedral nearby. 

We are going to Switzerland this summer. There's the Swiss cross in our neighborhood.