Meghan

A day at the Beach, ahhhhh...

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September 4th 2011
Yesterday we finally made our first real trip to the beach here in Càdiz. It was so helpful to get our little group together and go spend some time relaxing by the ocean. We all really needed it. These first few days we are all in such strange situations and getting used to our families, new routines and new ways of daily living. I believe I said this yesterday, but our families are very caring ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Cádiz

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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