Walking Route: Day #1

Welcome to Madrid! A day of walking...

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July 31st 2012
Arrived in a Spain after a slight delay in the flight, After taking the commuter rail from the airport to Sol, arrived at the Petit Palace Mayor. The hotel’s location was perfect for exploring Madrid and we had no issues while we were there. The first priority was to get some coffee. After an espresso, the first stop was to the office of tourism to pick up maps of Madrid. Next was walking around ... 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