The Basque country

September 24th 2013
Saturday and Suzy moved out of what I call Spain into the Basque Country. The scenery changed very quickly from yellow scrub land with few trees to more Alpine looking views. Alpine chalets replaced the normal housing and if I hadn’t known where I was I would have sworn I was in either Switzerland or Austria in the Alps. The journey was slow as there were roadworks along the way. Three lan ... 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

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Jennifer Jones

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A 70 something who feels that the world is her lobster, that life is worth living and that you only get one shot at it . A whole new world opened up since we bought Suzy. A different view out of the window every day and the chance to see life in all its glory. And then there is Sion our travelling companion. A knowledgeable sheep who with his Sheep Book of Facts keeps us on our toes. He and his bestest, bestest friend Woolly Mammoth search the world for latrines, roofs and manhole covers. What more could you want out of life? ... full info

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