Sculptures as pilgrims

Day 13 - A Day That Started With Depressing News

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October 8th 2012
Route: Hotanas - Boadilla del Camino A day that started with the depressing news of the Venezuelan elections. 6 more years with this clown. What a bummer. I walked around 29 km in about 6.30 hours. A difficult last 8 km walking in plain sun with a strong head wind. Notwithstanding my 360 degrees shade hat, I feel the sunburn in my face and neck. Arrived at the albergue at 3.30 and hav ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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