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Sightseeing at 100 kmph

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November 5th 2010
Calais to Leon in 3 days. It’s hardly around the world in 80, but it’s been quite eventful. From knocking off somebody’s wing mirror in Rouen, to running out of water and showering with Volvic, but hey, what else would you expect? There’s been a fair amount of country seen, but with most of it at 105kmph, it’s not much to write home about. Spent an afternoon in Chartres, it’s a must v ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile & León » León

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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