Horsey

first impressions

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October 4th 2005
cross-posted in lj even all this computer text is in spanish. gorgeous people. beautiful architecture. easy public transportation. amazing ice cream. but i miss everyone. lots of smoking. stay on the right of the escalator if you´re not going to walk up. same driving directions. boy, do i stick out here..haha For those of you waiting to hear from me, well, I am now in ... 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