Pictures of Madrid’s central plaza, Puerta del Sol, where demonstrations are being held in protest of the devastating effects of the economic crisis and the Spanish state’s collaboration with bankers and business interests to impose austerity. A mix of the US bail out meets Tunisia and Egypt´s revolution.
The demonstrations are in demand for a “real democracy.” Tens of thousands turned out, and many stayed into the night as the encampment began. The protesters–dubbed “indignados,” or the indignant–endured a vicious police crackdown, but the occupation has continued, gathering strength and spreading to cities and towns across Spain, in spite of the fact that no major unions or political parties have participated.
What an amazing time to be here and witness such a historic event!
"Where it hurts most"
After we past the protests in the square we continued on to our cultural outing
Plaza de Santa Ana
Mí compañeros de la clase: Josh, Shannon, Shelby, Rogelio and Andy
"Where Miguel Cervantes lived and died. The world admires where the genius died" (more or less).
Spain's greatest literary figure of the 17th century. He was to the Spanish language what Shakespeare is to the English language. Oddly enough, both poets died on the same exact date.
Some cool street art on my walk home.
Mom...this is just for you (please give dad the message)....the price of gas here :)
Dad is moving to Spain!! He about jumped out of his skin when he saw the gas prices!
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