The Mimes

Madrid

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October 28th 2009
The plane took off on time and landed in Madrid on time. In Madrid we waited for the Hilton shuttle, which came about 15 minutes later. When we checked into the Hilton we noted that breakfast was €35 each (yes we are in Spain where stuff is expensive and unemployment is beyond 20%, and they have yet to figure it out). The concierge at the check in desk recommended that for an addition €65 a n ... 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