Tarifa and Cadiz

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May 11th 2019
May 5 - and the trip back to Tangier was harmless. We were prepared to battle for our seats on the first leg to Casablanca but the compartment was mostly empty so we were able to stretch out. Likewise the high speed train to Tangier - lots of seats to choose from. All the connections allowed us enough time to appreciate the wonderful new train stations. The little pink stone station that I remembe ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia

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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