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My one and true love: Soccer

Since I remember I have been in love of soccer; because of the passion and loyalty it inspire in their fans. The first time I watch a soccer match was the final of the Copa Libertadores in 1997, a very important occasion to the Ecuadorian soccer because it was the second time a team make it this far in the tournament. A magical experience for me because as a child it was the first time I saw a big stadium and feel the energy of the fans that pass through the TV. Since this match I had love the Barcelona team because it’s the only team in my country that can unit all the states to celebrate one team. Then in my watch appear a young player called Kaviedes, a genius that can make magic in the field. His goals where a piece of art that inspire every journalist and player, he was the first Ecuadorian that value five million dollars to a European club, he make the 44 goals record in the Ecuador scorer that he still had it. He was the wakening of the Ecuador soccer, with his goal we ...

Princess In Madrid

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In Madrid we went to all the important sites like the National Library, The Congress, “Plaza Decibels”, Puerta Alcala, Puerta Del Sol, Gran Vía, Royal Palace, The Cathedral and many more. The architecture of the Madrid were fantastic, you can feel all the detail of the history. My favorite site was the cathedral, because I love the byzantine and baroque stile. In the street you can see a lot of Picasso and Miró pieces, like  monuments and buildings. The minimalist and modern art of the painters are fantastic. In the royal Palace you can feel like a princess, it is so breathtaking to be there.The history of the place its alive in every corner. We learn that in Spain the King never put the crown and that the “Telares” are copies of many important paints. The detail and luxury of every room are incredible. It was so funny that I can recognized the paint of my favorite Queen Marie Antoinette. I had no words for the Palace it’s was a bucket list dream....