Chapel

on to Segovia

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April 6th 2009
started the day with a breakfast (except me, who is still a little unsettled) and another stroll thru this amazing restoration/renovation. (In hindsight I had the best beverage of the entire trip. Although the waitress couldn't speak english, she observed my discomfort and brought out some camomille tea. Either I was getting over the distress or this was an amaing drink...I felt much better wi ... 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