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Day 19, 20, 12-13th October 2014: R and R, Leon, Spain

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October 13th 2014
Well today we tested the Spanish rail system. It's cheaper than at home, more efficient and, at the hour we used it, you have a carriage each (if you so choose). We left Sahagun and arrived in Leon at 8.32 am after a 45 minute trip. It was raining and a number of fellow passengers were also on the Camino. At the station at Leon we bought a map, located our hostal (hotel), and after 15 minutes w ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile & León » León » Valdepielago

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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