My daughter and I just returned from a wonderful week in Madrid. I understand why Madridman loves it so!!! It is a beautiful, clean, friendly city. We enjoyed every minute. I had been a little apprehensive about the 2 of us being there and being out and about alone, but we never once had even the slightest uncomfortable encounter. We never saw or experienced anything that gave us concern and we were out and about a lot after dark. Thanks so much to all you wonderful Spaniards. You really were as gracious as I had heard!!! VPF