Packing!

Packing Madness

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September 13th 2006
Queridos amigos, I am in the midst of packing mayhem as I leave for Caceres, Spain tomorrow (I will study at the Universidad de Extremadura through an Iowa State program). The end of packing is in sight and it shouldn't be long before I can close the suitcases. I think getting to Spain will be less intense than last-minute packing. Although, I will have to find my way through customs, baggag ... read more

Europe » Spain » Extremadura » Cáceres

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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