GRANADA

OFF TO SPAIN

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June 18th 2011
Leaving from JFK is never easy. Arrived at the airport at 5:30, a two hour and fifteen minute drive on a Friday afternoon. Klutzy me managed to flop on the sidewalk but appeared to be unhurt. Got in line to check in two people behind Ken and Laura. Rich and Fran were at the counter negotiating flight changes as our flight was delayed until 1:30 am. No point going into detail but after demand ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada » Alfacar

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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