The street under our apartment during gay pride

Purple Patch back in Spain

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July 20th 2008
by anna (and david) June 23rd - July 6th The first two weeks back in Madrid were crazy. We were fortunate enough to return at a great time for Spain and Madrid with the end of the Euro Cup, and in our own barrio, the gay pride festival. Our first weekend back we were introduced to the local pool here in Madrid. Really impressive. Another thing we could learn from Spain t ... 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