Bec and the Walls of Avila

Into the Land of the Bulls

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January 27th 2006
Hola amigos We’re now well into the Spanish leg of our voyage. Our knowledge of the Spanish language has vastly improved beyond “hola”. We can now confidently buy tickets, book accommodation and ask for toilets. However, food still provides us with challenges everyday (we have learnt not to order the toro de rabo - bulls tails). Although challenging - we have managed to order many a fine m ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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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