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my study abroad adventure begins...

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June 30th 2007
After what seemed like 6 days, we finally got to Madrid. Sicne I was so tired from coaching soccer camp, I was able to sleep most of the flight which I think helped with my jet lag a tiny bit. We walked around Madrid for probably 4 hours. I was exhausted. It helped meget a feel for the city though. Pretty, but not as pretty as some of the places I saw in Italy. A lot of the buildings downtown ... 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