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5 May - Cartagena, Spain

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May 5th 2016
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today is another unique experience for us because for the first time we are NOT taking an excursion. There are several reasons: (1) mostly because there are only 5 and none of them got us too excited, so we delayed booking and they all sold out; (2) we will be back here in 3 days on the next cruise so we can do one then; (3) yesterday was strenuous so we figured a day to rest ... read more

Europe » Spain » Region of Murcia

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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