Santiago & Pilgrims

Santiago da Compestela

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May 22nd 2015
Bid a sad farewell to Leo, Beppe and Doris! Escorted down the mountain road by Bing. Arriving at Santiago da Compestela. Quick snack lunch and headed to the city. Lots of Pilgrims, lovely old area and the cathedral was magnificent ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia

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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