Julie headed down the dunes

Las Palmas Gran Canaria

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October 8th 2007
How absolutely beautiful. Decided to spend my October break in the Canary Islands so I could visit Julie. It's just wonderful to my eyes, offering sun, sand, sea, city, mountains, and great food on just one of the islands. Definitely headed back there for Christmas to explore other islands. I stayed mostly in Las Palmas although we did drive around the coast one day and saw some breathtaking views ... 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