Oils ain't oils

Day 28, 22nd October 2014: Sarria to Portomarin, 23kms

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October 22nd 2014
Today we rose very early, had a caffe con leche at a bar, and walked in the dark for the first 40 minutes. You could tell immediately the numbers on the Camino had increased. The peaceful morning was gone and many new walkers were upbeat, enthusiastic,and laughing and joking. The first couple of kilometres out of town were steep uphill on rocky paths; the crowd quietened down as people became awar ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Sarria

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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