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The Fabulous Four

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June 2nd 2006
May 26, 2006 - After a mad rush to the train station, I caught the overnight train from Porto to Madrid. The train ride was quite swank as the only space they had available was a private sleeper car in first class. Best 100 Euro sleep I've ever had (Please note: only 100 Euro sleep I've ever had lol). My arrival in Madrid was followed by a somewhat confusing half Spanish/half Portuguese conv ... 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