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Castrojeriz

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September 17th 2015
September 17, It was a bit cool this morning at about 9 degrees but it warmed up nicely for the last half of the 20 km. the wind was strong but we were grateful we had no rain. Yesterday was NOT nice to walk in. The road was a bit mucky from yesterday but over all a very pleasant walk. This afternoon we had tapas and visited a couple of churches which have been converted to museums. Unusual . ... 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