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 12th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Burgos We arrived in Burgos on the 11th...just in time to celebrate my 33rd in style! I was worried I would be stuck with a grocery store sandwich in a teeny tiny hilltown somewhere for my celebration dinne ... [full story]
May 8th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Burgos - Even if a toe LOOKS dead, it probably isn´t and it would hurt more to cut it off
- The difference between wheat and barley
- It is possible to sleep quite comfortably on a garage floor (when you l ... [full story]
January 26th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Burgos
Dejaré aparcadas de momento las entradas para Austria.
Acabo de regresar de hacer el camino de Santiago en bicicleta, y de eso es de lo que quiero hablar ahora.
Quería salir de viaje, salir de ... 2 photos[full story]
November 30th 2007Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Burgos Well, I just can't seem to get over the Avestruz. I mean, I ate OSTRICH for crying out loud!
OK, well now Erica is long gone & Is having her adventure in Haiti as I sit here & continue to reminisce ... [full story]
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