Day 1 - French Basque country

Basque Country

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April 13th 2006
Where to start? Basically this place is amazing. Am in a small village called Larrasoana and will be making an entry into Pamplona tommorow. For a day of rest and perhaps the odd drink or two. Was able to make the train that took me to Saint Jean Pied De Porte on Tuesday and started my Camino the next day. I crossed the Pyranees the next day. Can´t say that aim in life was never on my list but i ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country

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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