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 16th 2008Europe » Spain » La Rioja » Logroņo Yesterday we arrived into Najera and found a decent, if not slight quirky, campsite where we are going to stay a couple of nights. Although a very comfortable campsite we think it's fair to say the pl ... [full story]
June 14th 2008Europe » Spain » La Rioja » Logroņo The 100 kilometres has been passed. The rest day in Estella two days ago worked certainly worked wonders to help tired limbs and to ensure our journey is more voyage of discovery than diligent plod. ... [full story]
May 10th 2008Europe » Spain » La Rioja » Logroņo The Camino de Santiago. Where to start?
Three things to set the picture:
1. The Camino is an old 12th century Pilgrimīs route that stretches from many far off places in Europe to the cathedral i ... 13 photos[full story]
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