In the background the hill I will climb

Climbing up on Solsbury Hill - I could see the city light - Wind was blowing, time stood still - Eagle flew out of the night

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June 26th 2014
June 26 - Trabadelo to O'Cebreiro I woke up at 6:30 - good night's sleep. Today is another steep climb - 550m to 1,300m. As my guide book points out all three possible routes will be demanding - I expect nothing less - the book is correct- I am again rewarded with stunningly scary views. The paths are natural - treacherously rocky and full of horse crap as a number of people opt to ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia

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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