First Days in Spain - Madrid Photo 4

First Days in Spain - Madrid

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September 28th 2011
I’ve been in Spain one day and I have serendipitously witnessed virtually every generalization I have ever heard or read about Spaniards. I strolled the streets of Madrid on a scorching, sunny day, slowed by equal parts wonder and jet lag. I saw the mangy, free roaming dogs who stay within arms length of their masters at all times, never giving any bother to passer bys. I was caught behind the g ... 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