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Hondaribbia

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May 4th 2006
The day started in tears as Kaspar managed to roll himself off the bed while mum and dad were looking the other way. Fortunately he has inherited his dad’s football hardened head and after a couple of tears everyone was right as rain (not even a shiner to show for his first major encounter with the laws of gravity). We were keen to stay close to home given we will be driving all day tomorrow, ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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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