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Family Reunion in Madrid!

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June 26th 2006
Ana's Entry: Yesterday we arrived in Madrid, Spain after a long evening of travel. Our hostal is in a very central location- we are close to La Plaza de Santa Ana- a gathering place with lots of Tapas resturants, Puerta del Sol (the center of Madrid), and the world famous Prado Museum. The Spanish in Madrid is a bit different- I keep forgeting to say grathias, as opposed to gracias, for examp ... 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