These moving "statues" are ALL over! This one was actually really creepy!

Second Week Here!

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January 20th 2007
Well, it's been about a week since my last entry, so I will probably have a lot to talk about! Last Sunday, we went to Plaza Mayor which is a huuuge open square between a bunch of buildings. On Sunday mornings, they always have vendors out selling old stamps and postcards, old coins from all over, original paintings, caricatures, and trinkets. Some of the artists' paintings were actually picture ... 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