Philadelphia

Madrid

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February 6th 2008
I arrived in Madrid on Sunday January 27, 2008 at 10am. After flying for nearly 8 hours, I was glad to be back on the ground. In Madrid, we met as a group and got to know each other and our ISA directors. We also toured the city and visted the Museo Reina Sofia, where we saw work from Picasso and Salvador Dali, and the royal palace, Palacio Real. I also had my first experience with the famous Spa ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid » 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