Plaza de la Virgen

First Days in Valencia

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January 17th 2007
Yesterday was the second day of orientation, it was interesting, we learned more about classes, and talked a lot about the excursions around Valencia that we can go on, and also the big trips as well. I decided that I am not going on the planned trip to Lisbon, since it is not a top destination, I would rather spend my money on someplace I have always wanted to go, like England and Italy. I will ... 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