Sandy, whose legs are too short to reach her stool

Traveling First Class -- For a Change

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October 3rd 2014
Ah, yes, life is tough. We use British Airlines VISA accounts for everything, so have managed to save up enough miles/points for a period of years to fly across the Atlantic first class. These privileges aren’t long for this world, in that most of the international airlines apparently plan to combine first and business classes. Ah well, it was nice while it lasted. Maggie shared in the loot, as ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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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