The Road from Hell

Ronda

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September 25th 2010
Today the plan was to take a scenic drive through the Sierra del Pinar mountains to the town of Grazalema and then continue on to visit Ronda. Our English host actually lives in Ronda, so she gave us some advice on how to park and where to eat, and sent us off with a jaunty wave and a friendly warning, "I hope you're not afraid of heights..." Which I'm not. What I am afraid of is being in a c ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Ronda

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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