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Semana Santa, Alicante, Spain

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April 6th 2007
Semana Santa in Alicante. It all started with a simple walk to a friend’s house to finish a school project when I saw the Processions walking down the streets. Not very many people were watching, but then again I was higher up on the streets and not near La Rambla. Obviously school was not necessary and drinking was, so I missed school on Wednesday. Tuesday night Sam, Chris, and I watched a cou ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Alicante

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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 ... ... read more