On the first day we got to know the streets of Madrid, the scene of the competition, we discussed the following weeks schedule, and rested for the following day’s construction.

(photo: Balázs Danyi)

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The day started with a morning brief. Gergő -as a experienced “madridien” handled our accommodation, public transport and other things need to be arranged.

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Of course, for some of us you can’t really tell any new.

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On the way to Villa Solar. We stay at a perfect place, in the center of Madrid, 20 minutes walk from the competition site.

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The first picture on the site of the Solar Decathlon, and the first meeting: briefing about health&safety, and other rules.

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Our electric engineers are developing the site.

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After the short visit we went for a sightseeing, which is unimaginable without a camera, nowadays.

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During the sightseeing we enjoyed the classical Spanish menu: beer and anything edible. This time it was a sandwich with ham, and chips.

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In the evening we became more serious and we discussed the schedule for the next week.

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Attila presented the work shifts: 2 or 3 per day, and the detailed daily routine.

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