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 2nd 2008Europe » Spain » Navarre » Pamplona I kinda promise this will be a quick entry (well as much as I can write in 14 minutes)
Arrived in St Jean Pied-de-Port along with about 150 other pilgrims who all swarmed the pilgrim office, althou ... [full story]
July 6th 2007Europe » Spain » Navarre » Pamplona 1 town: Pamplona; 2 colours: white and red; 3 days and a whole lot of carnage!
We’ve made to Pamplona for the San Fermin festival, Leah and I came prepared, and James has just brought his &ls ... 15 photos[full story]
March 8th 2008Europe » Spain » Navarre » Pamplona I´m are on the camino now, we walked about 36 to 38 km the first day, up hill through the pyrenees. Then almost 30 again the next day, downhill. Yes, I´m sore, Yes I have blisters, but its been a grea ... [full story]
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