Poppies

In Search of the Spanish Bluebell

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May 17th 2008
Ola Bo & Dud, So here we are at Vilanova Park; this is the biggest camp site that we have ever visited, complete with log cabins, static caravans, indoor and 2 outdoor pools, and a small (very smelly) zoo. Our parcella is huge and we have a wonderful view over Vilanova and down to the sea. The town of Vilanova is uninspirational and bland; being only 25 miles from Barcelona and having an ex ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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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