Treignac view

Reached Madrid

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July 20th 2010
We´re finding it surprisingly easy to get used to the high temperatures so far, but it certainly helps to be taking things gradually. It is 35 degrees in Madrid today but Barcelona yesterday was only a few degrees less, and Treignac felt pretty hot when we were there. Our first day of travelling started early and landed us in Treignac in the Correze, with Alan and Pat, neighbours from my child ... read more

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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