Toledo

Off to Madrid..

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February 7th 2005
Ah, Madrid! We finally finished our Intensive Language classes and we left for Madrid on the 5th of February. That day we took a walking tour and saw the sights....more people and lights than usual because of the Carnaval festivities (their celebration up to Lent). We were surpised that much was not open for a Saturday night, but we attributed it to the rain and the cold weather. So, we found lots ... 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