Entrance to Casa Magica

Puente la Reina to Villatuerta - 26.5 km

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June 10th 2015
Luzia and I tried to get going a little earlier this morning after a quick breakfast of yogurt and a pice of fruit saved from the night before. We crossed over the ancient roman bridge leading out of town - it's amazing to think of the people, animals, carts, etc. that have crossed this bridge over hundreds and hundreds of years! We met up with Phil, a very nice man from Washington State who I ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country

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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