In Honor of the Lace Makers

Camarinas is known for its lacemaking. This statute is dedicated to the numerous lace makers in this area.

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A Relaxing Stop in Camarinas, Spain -May 27 - June 6, 2013

June 11th 2013
As we continue to move north up the coast of Spain toward the Bay of Biscay we have taken the opportunity to stop and wait out the worst weather. Camarinas is just such a harbor. It is located in a beautiful area of the northwest part of Spain. The coast here is very rugged and has over the centuries become known as Costa da Morte (Coast of Death), Yes, we know not the most pleasant name, but appa ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Camariñas

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

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