Entering As Barrosas

Arzua to Lavacolla

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October 2nd 2017
Raresh and a few of the others left before I was ready, saying I'd catch up soon enough. Before leaving Arzua, I couldn't resist stopping at a cafeteria/panaderia for coffee and a chocolate croissant. It wasn't any better than other places, but hit the spot. I walked alone for about 7 kilometers, through several small towns, before stopping for breakfast in A Calzada, having caught up with Raresh. ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia

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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