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September 9th 2007
Today we are going to Valencia to meet our host families. I'm a bit nervous but not too much, more anxious than nervous. It takes about 5 hours to get there from Madrid, with one stop. Once in Valencia I start getting butterflies. This is where I'm going to be living for the next 3 and a half months. It has a good vibe. Palm trees everywhere, along with beautiful old buildings. It's ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Valencia

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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