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Spain - Day Nine - November 1st - "All Saints Day"

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November 14th 2012
It seems that the Spanish, like many New Orleanians, are deeply Catholic. All Saints Day was a holiday for most places, meaning that they would be closed for the day. It was a beautiful day, so we spent some time soaking up the sun on the roof. ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Rota

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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