I loved my stay at Enrique's on the lovely Plaza de San Ildefonso. It was truly remarkable after a very quiet couple of years in a rural place during Covid to look out over this bustling square and hear the rushing river of conversation and laughter and music all through the day and night, humans getting together and enjoying each other's company (and then, in the morning, the cooing of pigeons from the tops of the buildings all around the square). The neighborhood is full of pleasures, winding streets where the sun falls onto the faces of the beautiful pastel-colored buildings, shops with fresh fruit and vegetables, or fish, or dairy, health food stores—many wonderful cafes within a stone's throw, dozens of vintage clothing shops, and whatever else you might need—sewing notions, stationery, markets with local meats and cheeses, a great jazz club, places to go dancing. Rainbow flags flying from windows and balconies 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈. And only a little farther afield, still accessible on foot or on the excellent and inexpensive metro, museums, theaters, gorgeous parks. I hope I get to go back someday!