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Triacastila to Sarria - Resting and overlooking the Samos Monastery with fellow pilgrim Klause from Germany. Eventually he talks and tells me he has walked well over 3,000 km since he lost his wife in 2002. Has a daughter from his previous marriage but does not have any communication with her or his grandchildren. Klaus used to work an Electrical Engineer where he built artificial upper limbs (arms and hands). He cut away some of my silicone implant to alleviate pressure on the heel painful area. Klaus decided to stay in Sarria for a few days.
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 
