Hornillos 20150522_025119

Hornillos

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May 22nd 2015
The trek from Burgos to Hornillos was good. It was a fairly level trail today; chilly but reasonably comfortable. I actually needed to break out the down vest and gloves. I caught some storks in the nest on the way out of Burgos. Green vegetation as far as you can see and interesting remants of construction that asks to tell it's story. I have now entered the meseta. ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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