Castelo dos Mouros, Sintra

Finally...I am alive!

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January 13th 2005
hi everyone, sorry it has been so long between entries...so much to do! We are pretty tired actually from so much travelling, and have been taking it a bit easier the last 2 days here in barcelona. actually not setting an alarm clock has been great! a little more like normal holidays...not that I´m complaining about this holiday in any way....having such a good time! Anyway, shame about the wea ... 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