The scene of the crime

Dodging Spanish bird poo...

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September 1st 2006
Picture this: Sage and I lounging on the lush, green grass of Retiro Park. Our blanket sprawled upon the grounds near the rowing pond. A nice bottle of bubbly calimocho (cheap wine mixed with soda) to refresh us in the afternoon sun. We were cozy on the blanket, completely absorbed by our books, stopping only to munch on a tortilla (Spanish omlette) sandwich. The leaves on the trees rustling ... 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