Me and Avila

Avila

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November 10th 2005
On the way to Gredos, a photo stop overlooking the walled city of Avila. This was just a brief photo/rest stop enroute to our destination. We didn't get to tour through the city, just gazed upon it from afar. Nothing much to see here folks...please move along. ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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