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Meet the Parents

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October 19th 2011
I had class today from 9:30-1:00. I ate lunch with my host family and then walked to the beach to meet my parents for a relaxing afternoon. They seem to be enjoying Cádiz so far (except for the sparse bathroom situation). The tide was extremely low and the water was a little cold, so for the most part we just laid in the sand and talked about our plans for the day. At 6:30, Mom and Dad came to my ... read more

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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