MG 2237

Better and Better!

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June 12th 2012
Sunday 10th The dinner ended up being for 13, and finished at 2 a.m! They eat late and go to bed late these Frogs. I swear I should've been born here - I'm in my element! This morning, the 2 young daughters of some friends had their Communion and Confirmation respectively. Followed by a party for 40 guests, nuns and all, at the parents' home. Met some more really lovely ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country

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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