Report from Madrid: Day 6

November 11: I had an afternoon flight, so the morning was spent at El Rastro, a HUGE Spanish open air market frequented by locals, tourists, and pickpockets. Apparently there’s a common scam where someone will toss a baby in the air and as you reach out to catch what turns out to be a doll, someone is already picking your pockets. [IMG img_1373.JPG] [IMG img_1375.JPG] [IMG img_1376.JPG] I managed to get away with my wallet intact, until I passed a bakery that sold truffles as well as balls o

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