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 3rd 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia Hello from across the pond (as Jeffrey would say)! Nothing super exciting has been happening in the past few days, just class and hanging around town.
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June 29th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia This past Friday was our first excursion of the trip. We went to a winery and 2 castles. Lets talk about the winery first. It was the more boring place I´ve been too. First of all, it was 11 in the mo ... 5 photos[full story]
June 30th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia Okay I’m a few days behind on my blog but I’m almost caught up. Sunday I got to sleep in FINALLY. Sleep is a precious commodity here. I relaxed around the house all day which was lovely an ... [full story]
June 30th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia Well can you all believe it Spain won. So we are off to the finals on Sunday vs. Germany. I don’t know what time the games air in the U.S. you all may have been at work. Once again everyone was ... [full story]
June 25th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia Monday night was supposed to be the start of la fiesta de San Juan with bands and fireworks, but it started to POUR!!! I can not explain to you how crazy town was. Everyone was scattering and running ... 4 photos[full story]
June 25th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia Tuesday June 24, 2008.
Time is sure flying. Today as I mentioned is the Dia de San Juan. So before lunch Liz and I went out in the streets where there as a parade with those dolls with the big heads ... [full story]
June 25th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Segovia Hola,
Hope you are enjoying this blog as much as I am in writing it. Right now we are getting ready to go out for the fiesta. The fireworks don’t start until midnight!! I just can’t get ... [full story]
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