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July 10 First day in Madrid

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July 10th 2009
We have arrived in Madrid. We took the Metro to our hotel. Very easy as there is a station right in the airpost -although it is a long walk. We had to wait an hour before we could check in. Jim took a walk and I just waited in the air conditioned lobby. The hotel is lovely with a kitchenette, and a large deck. Here is a picture ... 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