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From the Pyrenees to Andalusia

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October 23rd 2013
From San Sebastian ... we moved along to a remote campsite in the Spanish Pyrenees to walk up to Mt Autza (approx. 1400 m); this is a so-called 'frontier walk' because you can see both French and Spanish mountain ranges from the top. Crossing into France we stayed in the charming town St Etienne de Baigorry to walk the Iparla Ridge. Traversing through pastures filled with sheep and g ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada

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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