Week 6

Trip to France/Spain

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October 2nd 2013
WEEK 6 This week seems to have passed by very quickly. It's funny how the days seem shorter when the end of a trip is in sight. This has been the most relaxing week so far and we have made the most of being so close to the sea. Each morning after breakfast we have walked along the beach in the Gandia direction before the sun becomes too hot. It's not going to feel the same walking aroun ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Oliva

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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