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Game day!

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May 30th 2009
Saturday! Alethia had to be on the 4 o'clock bus back to Madrid so, we got up EARLY to get some touring done. Most things were still closed so, we just walked around until we found a cafe that was open. We had a little breakfast and walked around a bit. There was a little park near our hostel so, we sat there for a little. It was about 9:00 by this time, but nice and quiet in the city. We di ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Valencia

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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