But my question, rgf, is IS that woman wearing Nike tennis shoes and cargo shorts? And should she take the hope diamond to the hostal owners as a gift of goodwill? Let's suggest that they accept flowers from the gyspy women and pull out their wallet and have her ask the gypsy woman to take what she needs. And don't forget playing a quick game of poker with the friendly-folk in the Tirso de Molina subway stop while passing through with partially unzipped backpack and visible dollar bills pointing out.

Oh...by the way, *I* have a question. Where can I find 5-star hotel in the classic, old section for under 2,000pts.? Where, you ask? You'll have to figure that out for yourself since I didn't put it in my subject line or indicate such in this message. hehehe.. Just teasing, everyone (who reads this). And here's a tip: don't stand up on your seat (wearing white shorts and your favorite Nike t-shirt) at the bullfights and shout, "HEY!! WHERE THE F*** IS THE BEER MAN?!!"

Words to not live by, MadridMan