Gibraltor

Ronda and Gibraltor

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September 24th 2012
On Tuesday we left Grenada and travelled to Ronda famous for the origins of bullfighting and for its "new" bridge which crosses an amazing chasm. Then we stayed in Algeciras, across the border from Gibraltor where we spent an enjoyable afternoon speaking and hearing English and visiting the barbary apes on the rock. ... 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