Us, out of focus on a ferry!

Porto, Prostitutes and Paella

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July 20th 2009
OLE! Sorry for the long delay between blogs! We've been far too busy/lazy to get it done, but finally here it is.... As we write this episode we are sitting on a Calmac ferry to Rome. As normal, more about Rome next time. We last spoke to you when we arrived, quite randomly in Portugal. This came about from us leaving it too late to book accommodation in Madrid, so we headed to the neares ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid » Madrid

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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