Shrine in Santiago cathedral

The sky cleared, the sun shone as I strode into Santiago

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October 22nd 2016
Thursday 20th October The sky cleared, the sun shone and the wind blew as I made my way into Santiago. The day started well as I rose in Salceda having made it there yesterday from Melide. It was dark as usual but like a lovely spring day. I walked along the edge of wood, through little villages and the odd farmyard and across flat areas with far reaching views over the green fields dotted w ... 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