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My Final Day in Madrid - Day 8

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May 23rd 2007
It was such a fitting day to end my time in Madrid. I was so sad to leave Madrid and it just poured all day long. The only things I had on my non-existant list to do were to go shopping for some souvenirs for some of my friends and go to the Botanical Gardens (el Real Jardín Botánico). My day started off wonderfully. My body was finally starting to adjust to the time difference and I actually w ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more