The Chestnut Vendor with a keen customer

Day 13, 6th October 2014: Burgos Sightseeing Day

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October 6th 2014
Today we took in the delights of Burgos. yesterday was the last day of a festival and the crowds were choking our progress.....so we joined in. The boulevard of stalls along the riverside sold traditional dolce (sweets), cakes, a variety of cheeses from a variety of animals, cured meats, weapons, yes weapons, and a range of artifacts and authentic souvenirs made in Pakistan and China. Jewellery an ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile & León » Burgos » Santa Cruz del Valle Urbión

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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