Spain v Mexico

Final days in Cadiz

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July 20th 2012
Well thats 5 weeks of Spanish school complete. The quality of the teachers at the Melkart school was very good andI feel I have learned a lot. Only thing is I need to keep it going before I forget it al! Living with the Spanish family (or a crazy old woman!) was a great experience, although quite tough at times. Not sure if I would do this option again although it really does force you to speak S ... 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