Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Almundena

Tired Coyotes Wandering the Streets of Madrid

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March 5th 2015
After arriving at our quaint apartment last night, we settled in and then went out to explore our neighbourhood. It turns out that we are in the perfect location! We are in Sol which neighbours onto the Plaza Mayor. This is very reminiscent of the Piazzo Navona in Rome with it's cobblestone square punctuated on the periphery by numerous outdoor restaurants. We found a small place to have something ... 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