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.
July 17th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Well made have made it to leon - an amazing city with so much going on. On the way here passed a Welsh cyclist who said he had heard of us when speaking to other British Pilgrims as apparently not man ... [full story]
July 8th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León We have now left the N-120 long behind us (well about 50 kilometers or so). The plains of Castille y Leon ended and the mountains of the Cordilliera Cantabrica began. These mountains had long been on ... [full story]
July 4th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Leon was a success two days ago. Camping gas replenished (after a meticulous search lasting two hours and including much head shaking from the locals) and photos copied to CD. Leon is the major city o ... [full story]
June 15th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Hey all,
Another back-dated entry, but this one is about three distinct nights that were absolutely incredible.
1. Midnight Bonfire in the Mountains.
At around 9 (dinner time in Spain) we trekk ... [full story]
June 18th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Hello everybody!!!
So here I am in a little city called Carrion de los Condes in the province of Leon, Spain. Tomorrow will be my 14th day on the Camino, and it has been amazing so far!! Ok, so muc ... [full story]
June 12th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León I spent hours of my time posting all of these entries, so please respect my efforts and comment if you do read these! Then, i promise, i will be more consistent with them.
THE SUN HAS ARRIVED!!!
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June 8th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Just arrived yesterday in our little summer camp location 30 min north of Leon in between a town called La Robla and an even smaller town called Matallana. It is fucking freezing right now and the cam ... [full story]
June 2nd 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Well all I can say is thank you! thank you! From reading your comments I think all your positive SUNNY thoughts are working. Yes I have had some sunshine and it´s glorious. I shall never take those be ... [full story]
May 19th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León We came in out of the rain after 20 miles of walking. Soaked head to toe in ponchos and rain pants. Socks swimming inside our boots. But Thank God, after all that open space, we had finally found a ho ... 1 photos[full story]
May 14th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » León Hey everyone
Once again I´ve left myself 8 minutes to get a blog together, so I thought I´d give you a day in the life...and many of you may wonder why the hell anyone does this crazy camino.
5. ... [full story]
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