Disneyland or the line to get into the Prado?

Museums and Soccer

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June 28th 2006
Today started out with a nice cup of cafe con leche and fresh churros with chocolate milk. The weather has been warm with a nice breeze. Pam and I went to the Prado Museum, the world famous museum with art from the Spanish greats- Velasquez, Goya, El Greco, Picasso as well as art from Italy, France, Germany, etc. We were able to see some of the most "important" works in art history, includi ... 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