Oska and Sam relaxing

A Day of Rest and a Day of Hiking

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September 17th 2013
Tuesday September 17 Yesterday was a rest day. We lazed around in the morning and then went into Pitres to the market. After picking up our usual supplies of coffee, cheese, wine, etc. we went to one of the two bars in the small plaza for cafe solo (Sam), and Cafe con Leche for me. We are enjoying the time to just sit and visit and watch and rest. Back to our lovely patio to read for a cou ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » La Alpujarra

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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