Dad, Christina, Mom, Patty

A Visit with the Cousins

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June 30th 2006
Today, Andrew, my parents and I visited La Bersosa- a suburb of Madrid, where my mother's aunt Marichu, cousin Patty and her children Arturo and Diana live. Also visiting was Christina, Patty's sister. She currently lives in the Canary Islands (Look out for a travel blog from the Canary's one day soon!) We spent the day at the pool, laying in the sun, swimming and playing some soccer. Andrew ... 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