Roof terrace

Day 5 (or night...whatever....)

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May 13th 2008
Day 5 Just a quick note and photo til we can find time to update the rest of the blog entries and photos. Wanted to share a BEAUTIFUL view from the terrace of our hotel, where we are hanging out while updating the blog. Behind us in the background is the Castille de Santa Barbara- it is almost always present in the background, wherever you go here. At night, it is lit up, and almost surreal. ... 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