Well MM, it's just that I don't think Terri will get a good impression of Madrid by getting off at Tirso de Molina. There are drugaddicts and drug dealers wandering around Plaza de Tirso de Molina. They won't usually bother you but anyway I think Sol station is much safer. Be aware that at Sol station there is a police station but there are also lots of pickpockets.

Regards,

Antonio

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How can I remove a post. I tried but it doesn't seem to be possible. Maybe MM can do it for me? Glad to see things are back to normal on the Metro.

Don't worry about it, dc. It shows the transition of progress in the threads and with Madrid's metro. But for future use, click on pen/paper icon (for edit/delete posting) on one of your postings, enter your username/password, and either edit your post or click the box for DELETE.

Saludos, MadridMan

I mentioned these two stations because, maybe, they could be a little closer to Plaza Santa Ana.

But then, there is what Antonio said about the impression that Bolobesum could get.

Besides, there is one more "transbordo" (connection?) needed to get both stations.

So, after we know the amount of luggage he´s carrying, I think we all (including El Boquerón's Palm PDA ) agree that Sol is the best choice.


Saludos.

Antonio & Francisco,

Thank you both for the careful directions. Looks like I will be getting off at Sol
and walking to the Hostel.
You don't think I will have to worry about my
backpack in this area do you? Being a female
travelling alone?
From all that I have read, it looks like purses and wallets are the main target. My money and Passport will be in my moneybelt around my neck.

Muchos Gracias,
Terri




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Aloha,I found the yellow airport bus to be a piece of cake and reasonable.Once you arrive at the Plaza Colon there are taxis waiting or you can just walk up to the street and check the transit map for the bus headed inyour direction.I believe the 51 and the 150 both go to Puerta del sol.Check the major avenidas crossing at the Plaza colon for bus routes.bien viaje D