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You say you want a revolution, Well you know we all want to change the world

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June 8th 2014
June 8 - Zubiri to Pamplona We learned a bit more about the daily lives of Spanish families in this region. It appears customary to shut everything down in the heat of the day (I imagine siestas are still the norm) - around 2 pm and open up again at 5. The towns come to life at night - as do the children. We were not kept awake last night by snoring and other bodily utterances, washro ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country

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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