Madrid

Madrid and Segovia

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May 2nd 2007
Arrived safely in Madrid with a cool change in weather from France.. It was much nicer than having to walk in hot weather although the scattered showers was a touch annoying. We walked the Parque el Retiro - a huge park area, with monument of Alfonso XII and a lake. Being a Sunday, there were lotsa people hanging out in the park, and also a couple of bongo drum players trying to outdo themselves ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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