Plaza Mayor, Salamanca

Homeward Bound

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October 20th 2010
Sadly, all good things come to an end. So, after a party night out at Fortaleza dancing with Carlos & Co, we had one last day to relax on the beach, take a last swim in the sea, tidy up the apartment and pack. (It had been a great visit to the Algarve, with just a smidgeon of rainy weather (later redeemed by glorious sunshine), some interesting explorations and some enjoyable (and mostly cheap) ni ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more