The Brandenburg Gate

Germany and Sweden

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July 21st 2008
Yeah, yeah, yeah... I know... I know I said I would make more of an effort to work on this blog, but EXCUUUUSE me for wanting to experience more, and write less. Actually, I've had time to add entries, but often times, I've been on computers that wouldn't allow me to connect my camera, or I just didn't have my camera with me at the time. Right now, I'm at a decent hotel in Toledo, Spain. My ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile-La Mancha » Toledo

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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