reading as usual

San Sebastian

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July 8th 2006
I woke up at 8 and went for a run to get my exercise fix. Heading to the hill where there is a giant statue of Jesus. I did so many stairs going straight up this hill but discovered it is an old battery for the English as well as the govenor etc. My favourite past time on this trip seems to be reading my book by the most picturesque locations. It was so good to get a novel, off a girl in Barcel ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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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