Estacion Atocha

Arriving Madrid

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September 13th 2009
Arrival The sunrise was a pinky-gold, fading to bright pink. It was gorgeous. Going through customs, I started talking to a woman in a western shirt, hat, and boots with a *huge* belt buckle. She is a champion rodeo rider, and was with a team having a Rodeo here in Madrid. She is also working on her International Communications Masters, and using this experience for her paper. I told her she soun ... 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