On the Road - Radio Silence Over (for now)

I'm in Madrid. My luggage, however is not. Somehow, it was lost along the way. These seemed to happen to quite a few people. Fortunately, one of the women working at the Continental Airlines baggage claim area spoke impeccable English and was able to help me (and others) out. My bag should come in on the Continental flight tomorrow morning, but probably won't arrive til after I leave Madrid. Hopefully it will get to me in Seville by tomorrow night. My room here is small, with a single twin bed. I may try to find an alternative for some of the time I will be here during the conference. I'm not sure I want to do a whole week in this place, as it doesn't seem to be worth the money.

On the good side, Madrid is a beautiful city. I have access to an open wireless network here in my room, but am not sure if it's the hotel's or not. No pictures yet, but expect them tonight. It's about 1:30 in the afternoon here. I'm going to shower and go explore. Want to get to the Prado, and maybe grab a quick bite to eat. More later...