Our Globus tour was cancelled and with such short notice, we could get no other frequent flyer seats to Spain at all. One other tour fell into the same dates but it was also cancelled due to lack of people. We were going to spend time in Madrid on our own, then pick up a tour. I am soooo disappointed. I've been participating in Madridman's message board for months now, and I feel like I was already on my trip. It's quite an adjustment.

I need an icon with a truly weeping irate traveler, not just a frown face. I just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for talking with me at such great length. I've enjoyed everyone's comments and appreciated all the info. Thanks.