Palacio Real

Day 4

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May 19th 2007
I can't believe I've been in Madrid for 4 days! Four days, 2 meals, 5 real Spanish words... wow. But honestly, I am loving this place. I'm not sure if the rest of Europe is like this, but it's really, really beautiful. I know, I know, I've said that about 800 times... but really! I'm diggin' Madrid. So yes, you heard right. No more Spanish, no more food. My friend is taking me out again tonigh ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of 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