Study Abroad Fall 08 072

Churros in the morning.

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September 21st 2008
After I woke up this morning I went into the kitchen to get some breakfast. My host mom was already starting on lunch, but it's the largest meal of the day and it takes preparation, so I guess that part makes sense. She pointed to a bag on the kitchen table and said that she had picked up some churros this morning and I that I should have some for breakfast with chocolate milk because they go well ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile-La Mancha » Toledo

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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