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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]
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] Blog: Birthday Fiesta and Life-as-Usual
Date: October 9th 2008
How does one celebrate a birthday in Spain? 1. It begins with lots of “felicidades!” - good wishes. 2. A breakfast of churros with a cup of melted chocolate - delicioso! 3. Receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers and lots of letters, gifts and calls from home. 4. A surprise cake, birthday sombrero and gift from my new friends in Spain! Not a bad way to spend a birthday! ... read more
Date: October 9th 2008
How does one celebrate a birthday in Spain? 1. It begins with lots of “felicidades!” - good wishes. 2. A breakfast of churros with a cup of melted chocolate - delicioso! 3. Receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers and lots of letters, gifts and calls from home. 4. A surprise cake, birthday sombrero and gift from my new friends in Spain! Not a bad way to spend a birthday! ... read more
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