Sealion

030112

---

January 3rd 2012
Yesterday we went by motor bike back to Valencia and visited the Oceanographic centre. Although expensive it was well worth the visit. I have mixed feelings about seeing animals in captivity, especially the dolphins, but the centre was very informative and if it stops just one person from throwing litter in the sea or eating shark fin soup then it was worth every penny. ... read more

Europe » Spain

---

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