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Calpe, Spain - May 2012

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May 12th 2012
I enjoyed my last impulsive trip to South Africa so much and was so NOT enjoying the enduring winter in London this year; so one Thursday afternoon I decided, this was it, I NEEDED sunshine like no tomorrow! Turns out Ginny needed it just as badly as me, and so this glorious Thursday night we booked last minute flights to Alicante, Spain for that Saturday morning. Impromptu trips are the best!! ;- ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Calpe

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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