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Buenas noches in Madrid

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October 29th 2013
Delayed flight, freezing in Madrid, well at least compared to Almeria, found hotel courtesy bus and managed to avoid all contact with driver who coughed and spluttered all the way to the hotel,didn't fancy catching any lurgy before the holiday even started! Lovely hotel, massive modern rooms , (Crowne Plaza) Alex took himself off the gym, I waited patiently to go to the bar. Hit the bar, ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of 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