along the Gran Via

Another beautiful building we saw as we walked to our hotel.

April 23rd 2013
But we are in Madrid! We had a very easy trip (except for the lack of sleep and some wandering in very large airports...) No delays, no lines, good free food and drink in the planes, great service, friendly people everywhere. Heathrow was immense and somewhat confusing, butwe had enough time between flights that we didn't have to worry. Madrid's airport was eerily empty. It's ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid » Madrid

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

Message Follow (8) Comment

Lynn Beebe

Beebe

I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

Joined	January 27th 2006	Trips	19
Last Login	May 2nd 2024	Followers	8
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	4
Blogs	368	Guestbook	445
Photos	7,611	Forum Posts	7

[photo=7484006]

[blogger=11785]

[photo=7484006]

[blog=782500]

[blogger=11785]

Top Photos Trips (19)Blog Map

Tot: 0.05s; Tpl: 0.003s; cc: 9; qc: 10; dbt: 0.0096s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb