Port of A Guarda

Breaking and Entering Santa

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December 24th 2014
Poor Will didn't feel so well this morning, so we abandoned the mountain hike idea for a quicker walk along the beach. First, a trip to the local market to buy some much needed supplies like paper towels and chorizo, a swing by the pharmacy for some cold/flu medicine, and a quick cup of coffee at the little cafe down the street. We walked down to the port and climbed on the rocks for a better view ... read more

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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