San Bartolome 3

San Bartolome

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February 3rd 2009
After a day trip to Las Palmas, nothing much to mention about, fun in a city way and pleasantly warm, the next morning we set off for San Bartolome, The bus ride through mountains was really spectacular with some amazing views down to the coast, crazy hairpin bends, ravines, and sheer drops, San Bartolome is located at the top of a valley affording some stunning views. Slowly as the afterno ... read more

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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