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.
June 12th 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Jerez de la Frontera Leaving Oporto proved really difficult, partly because we’d grown so fond of the place but mainly as a result of an aberration from our previously reliable Tom Tom. To be fair, it did as it was ... 9 photos[full story]
June 2nd 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Jerez de la Frontera I am back! and still sick..:( But good news, I am going to the doctor tonight and hopefully will get some antibiotics so I will feel better tomorrow. Yesterday we went to Jerez de la Frontera and Coni ... [full story]
March 3rd 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Jerez de la Frontera February 29, 2008
Today Katie, Mary Ellen, Julie, and I went to Jerez de la Frontera. We took the bus there, and we had no idea what we were going to do, but we wanted to go to a Bodega (winery). O ... 15 photos[full story]
February 21st 2008Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Jerez de la Frontera
Now I’m back… This is from (Feb 13th-17th)
The flight back was shorter than the one on the way home, literally and physically draining wise. I am feeling healthier now maybe Spain& ... [full story]
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