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Overnight flight; arrives MAD Oct 3 at 9:55 AM.
Pan con tomate after flight
Americano and croissant de jamón y queso
Rail transfer with S&R
Afternoon tea and small bites
Pre-dinner preparations
Walk along the little Marrakesh of Granada
Late night steak and potatoes
Nasrid Palaces, Generalife gardens, and the Alcazaba fortress with S&R
Tagines, couscouses, and dips
Local Alhambra beers in the old town
Ride the bus tour around historic Granada
Pintxos and wine
Gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas
Capstone beer and gummy bears
Taxi from Granada to Capileira (~1h 45m).
Lunch in Capileira.
Hike.
A drink in Pitres.
Hike.
A drink in Busquístar.
Taxi from Busquístar to Capileira.
Dinner in Capileira.
Breakfast.
Local shops in Capileira.
Hike the 8.5 km route from Capileira through Bubión to Pampaneira; La Cebadilla is closed due to rock slides.
Dinner at La Trastienda de la Monja.
Taxi from Capileira to Granada train station (~1.5h).
Speciality coffee at Perspectives.
Avant 08525 from Granada to Córdoba.
Quick kebab wrap at Restaurante kebab Marrakech.
AVE 02153 from Córdoba to Madrid.
Dinner at La Musa Malasaña with A&A
Brunch at punto Kafé with A&A.
Ride around the perimeter of the largest park in Madrid.
Naptime at Tribu Malasaña.
Dinner at Kuoco with A&A
Coffee and toast at Urbano Specialty Coffee.
Padel class at Padel4.
Supposedly best burger in the world, the singular.
Naptime at Tribu Malasaña.
Dinner at A'Barra with A&A and A&D
Possible Bernabéu tour; undecided since we're going to the match
Late lunch with A&A before the match
Plans with A&A to be determined
La Liga match with A&A; day confirmed 3–4 weeks prior
Possible celebratory drinks and tapas in Chamberí with A&A
Historic Sunday open-air flea market in La Latina
Pintxos and wine crawl down Calle Cava Baja; pack for Toledo
Avant from Atocha (~33 min)
Toletvm Padel Center; visit Toledo afterwards
Hosted welcome paella at Cigarral de las Mercedes
Wedding party games & social at the estate
Views over old Toledo & wedding preparation
Amanda & David's ceremony at Cigarral de las Mercedes
Cocktails, dinner, speeches & late dancing
Post-wedding farewell brunch at Cigarral de las Mercedes
Depart Toledo after brunch; direct scenic drive north via A-42 and A-1/AP-1 (~5h)
Check into lodging, first evening pintxos crawl and txakoli in the Old Town
Guided tour of the historic center with A&D
Coffee at Motx with A&D
Walk along La Concha promenade to Miramar Palace gardens
Pintxos crawl across Calle 31 de Agosto (Ganbara, Txepetxa)
Lesson or match; booking window opens closer to date
Coffee at Simona Specialty Coffee Club with K&T to kick off the morning
Explore Gros neighborhood, surf vibe, and local culinary shops
Traditional Basque dining; txuleton grill or pintxos tasting
Nightcap at Alkimia Cocktail Bar
8:45 AM DO50B coach from Donostia station.
Depart BIO, arrive LGW
Thameslink train north from Gatwick Airport into London
Arrive at W's place in Hampstead, drop bags & settle in
Welcome pint and dinner catching up with W
Lazy Sunday morning coffee & neighborhood wander
American football at Wembley Stadium.
Post-game dinner or pub with W
Northern line to Leicester Square, then Piccadilly line to Heathrow.