puerta de alcala

First big trip!

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January 8th 2006
So on the 3rd, I had the Fantastic Four come by Madrid to visit me: Danny, Linda, Sharon, and Jimmy. Two days in Madrid to see whatever there is to see seemed like it would suffice but unfortunately, jet lag kicks into the weary travellers. Their hostel in the center of Madrid at the Puerta del SOL where we would have easy access to a lot of the city. Strolled by sites such as Palacio Real, Congre ... read more

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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