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 | Joined | September 2nd 2014 | Trips | 5 |
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Great photos!
Congrats on making it to and letting go of things at the Cruz de Fierro (very nice stones you had). I see that you'll soon be at big city Ponferrada with its fab Templar's Castle, and then at one of my really favorite stops, Villafranca del Bierzo. I do hope you visit the several magical, Romanesque churches there. You're bringing back such wonderful memories--thank you!