Shopping with Robin and Cliff

Day One - why didn't I learn more Spanish?

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June 17th 2012
Day One and I am grateful for my translator, Senorita Meredith! Arrived a bit later than expected but all is well. Met up with Meredith at our very British hotel, The Wellington, and went walking up to Plaza Mayor with a quick stop at the apartment she lived in for a month. Weather is warm and sunny, but not humid! (Thank goodness!) Jet lag didn't kick in until around 10:00 last night, bu ... 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