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Arrival in Espana

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September 7th 2007
The feeling right before going on a trip is my favorite feeling in the world. There's the perfect combination of hope, excitement, fear, mystery, and adventure all wrapped into one. If there were a drug to replicate this feeling, consider me an addict. Thursday, Sept. 6th, I left New Paltz, and headed for JFK International Airport with no regrets or hesitation. I couldn't help but fe ... 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