Edu, Mountain

Excursion 3: El Escorial, Valle de los Caidos and Valsain

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July 21st 2008
This felt like the longest week ever! I guess my professors realized we’re almost through here and assigned us way too much homework. So during the week, I didn’t do much other than working on papers and relaxing. This weekend though, I had fun. Friday, we had an excursion to el Escorial and Valle de los Caídos. First, el Escorial. This is the biggest building in Spain. It was made in honor ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile & León » Segovia

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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