Cathedral of Sevilla

Just hanging around Spain

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December 5th 2008
So, how is everyone doing? I hope all is well and everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Mine was interesting but definately one that I wont forget any time soon. We had mashed squash instead of mashed potatoes... so they were orange and tasted like sweet potatoes... very interesting indeed, and very fun. About a month ago we went to a place in the Mountains called "Alpujarras." It was beautiful and ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada

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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