The Camino

Bombule, El Chorro

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December 15th 2005
El Chorro: Steep gorges of Orange Rock, blue-skies and warm Spanish mid-winter sun, and a group of cave-dwelling climbers intent on celebrating life! I came to El Chorro to hopefully meet up with some climbers and get on the rock for a bit before my plunge back to cold-europe for christmas. What I have found is a scene that inspires and captivates, and one that I am not so eager to leave. ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Málaga

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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