Consuegra

Andalusia

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September 21st 2012
On Friday, after leaving Toledo, we headed further south to Andalucia, first stopping at Consuegra to see the windmills which according to the legend of Don Quixote he fought thinking they were giants. We then spent 2 days in Cordoba in sweltering heat (36 C in the shade), checking out the Cathedral, Alcazar and mediaeval town. Then it was 2 days in Grenada, still very hot, with a rest day and a d ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia

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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