Tree Trunks

Day 3 in Spain-Adapting on Many Levels

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November 7th 2008
I've set up a posh office in the bathroom and must confess that I rather like it. I have my laptop by the sink and I sit on the boudoir (so Euro) and type away. What could be better? Maybe a croissant and cafe au lait, or as they say in Spain, cafe con leche. BTW, Ruth learned a little history about the name of our hotel, and it wasn't as romantic as I had envisioned, but that's okay. It turns ... 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