La Plaza Mayor

The Stopover

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August 8th 2009
Overnight Stop in Trujillo (Tim and Sue) We have arrived in Trujillo and decided to stay in the Parador there - for those that don't know, this is like staying in a castle that's been turned into a hotel. It's a really nice place and after a couple of nights sleeping on the ferry vibra-bed we're both looking forward to a stationary kip, so-to-speak. All the years Sue has spent l ... read more

Europe » Spain » Extremadura » Trujillo

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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