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Mao (Mahon) and the Island of Cheese, Wine, and Gin

June 1st 2011
After sleeping off a terrible day of travel we decided to head to the capital of Menorca (Mao/Mahon....everything here has two names, one in Spanish, one in Catalan). Mao was hosting British Days which meant tastings of local products, traditional crafts, 18th century costumes, and gin tastings. Lucky for me, this island is known for its cheese, wine, and gin. We enjoyed tasting our way through a ... read more
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Spanish Flag 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
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