San Juan de Ortega just barely in sight

Camino Trip Day 17: Camino Day 13:

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May 21st 2022
We left Villafranca just before 6:30, knowing there was a stretch of 12 kilometers with no water, much less coffee. Unfortunately, there we no cafes open in Villafranca. About two hours and 8 kilometers down the trail, we discovered the "Oasis". I thought I remembered the place before we got there, and it was the right place. Unfortunately, it was only good for a rest stop, and bathroom break, as ... 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