Streets & the Sea

November 15th 2007
Altea is a lovely town between beaches and mountains. One can easily get lost in the old centre of town where all houses are painted white, contrasting with the blue sky, the sierra's rocky landscape and the greenish blue ocean. The streets were mostly empty and silent at this time of the year, rendering the clean façades a feeling of abandonement and purity. On the contrary to the large, predo ... read more

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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

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Jose Magalhaes

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Hello and welcome to my blog. I feel so happy for having a chance to explore a bit of this amazing planet where we spend our brief existence. After years of dedication to teaching at a primary school in central London I was ready for a change. Setting off on a motorbike trip through western Europe and Morocco was like a jug of fresh water to my thirsty mouth. Then after some preparation I flew to N.York, bought a van and spent a few months crossing the United States, visiting the most spectacular landscapes in the national parks - and crying of gratitude for the ... full info

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