Background: 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 economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, Spain has played a catch-up role in the western international community; it joined the EU in 1986. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and further reductions in unemployment.
May 11th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada The pseudo-landlady came by for a visit a few days ago when Hermina and Erica were sleeping in the salon.
She came by to clean one of the open rooms, to tidy up, mop and such.
Anyhow, she need ... [full story]
May 6th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada Today we woke up the exact opposite of refreshed. We slept poorly in our seats all night because we kept waking up to find a new less uncomfortable position. We have also grown cankles (calf-ankles) ... 2 photos[full story]
April 30th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada April 19, 2008
This morning we got ready and went to breakfast. Like all the others, I had a ton of food because it was so good. We had free time until lunch, so Julie, Katie, and I went to the Alc ... 22 photos[full story]
April 29th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada April 18, 2008
We went to our usual meeting spot for trips, but no buses or teachers showed up until 9:10- 10 minutes late! When we finally started on the drive, I did a little homework, then went ... 16 photos[full story]
April 27th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada Hello Everyone,
This is just a quick one since we are leaving in about 15 minutes to run to catch the overnight - hotel train to Valencia. We arrive at 5 am and will spend one night there.
To r ... [full story]
April 26th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada Lately, I have had a dark, ominous, dense rain cloud hovering over my head. Only mine, because it is so sunny and warm here. (the cloud has only been there the past few days, I am not going to lie) Si ... 6 photos[full story]
April 26th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada Ola Everybody
Even though it has been really convenient to have computers in the hostels we have been staying in, they are so slow! making it difficult to upload pictures, etc.
Our second day in ... [full story]
April 25th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada In Granada, you see lots of art on the walls. I guess there is a difference between styles of grafitti but it gives you a lot to think about, or to at least let pass through your stream of conciousnes ... 16 photos[full story]
April 12th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada I recently flew solo for a weekend getaway to Granada, and I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve done for myself here. I have always wanted to see the famous Alhambra and have heard ... 71 photos[full story]
April 12th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada Before I left, one of my biggest fears was not being able to communicate effectively. Or rather, being able to communicate but still being able to be me! Because some of the things I say in english ju ... [full story]
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