The early morning haze and fog as we look across the harbor from the Castle wall

21 September 2016, Wednesday, day 23, Baiona to Vigo

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September 22nd 2016
21 September 2016, day 23, from Baiona to Vigo. 17.5 miles Hotel Junquera. We meet Jo, Julian, and Moira at 0730, for breakfast in the Parador Baiona, take our bags to the desk and checkout. Then we pose with the armor statue. Breakfasts at the paradors are wonderful; hot eggs and bacon as well as lots of fresh fruit and of course the usual bread and ham and cheese we have become accustomed to ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Vigo

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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