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Madrid, September 27

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September 27th 2009
We just love the sights, sounds, and smells of Europe, though in the case of the latter, sometimes not so much. Today we started with breakfast at the hotel (hint: push the button marked "Americano" on the coffee machine), then set out to see the art museums and some other sites of Madrid. All day, lots of people were just walking around enjoying a Sunday walk. Strolling down the Gran Via we w ... read more

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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