Inside the Alcazar

Towards the Basque Country

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May 20th 2004
We boarded our coach this morning on our way to San Sebastian. Compared to my last 2 Contiki tours, the coach was extremely spacious. Mainly because there were only about 20 of us in a bus that seats 52. Colin gave us the usual spiel about what to expect on the tour and about the places we were going to. We also discussed the optional excursions. There were only 3 optionals: a trip to the Vall ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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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