San Sebastian

The Grandma Diaries - Part Two. Spain

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June 29th 2009
We spent a couple of days in St Sebastian first. Cindy felt right at home here. I was treated to a brilliant and unsuspected storm one evening, complete with thunder and lightning, recharging my batteries after the overindulgence of French cuisine. From there we headed to Barcelona to stay with Madeleine Sheahan in her little but very well placed flat. It was great to spend time with her. ... 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