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Surprise trip to Alicante - May 2017

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May 24th 2017
It was pretty safe to say that things at home had been rather rocky for a while ? and change was definitely needed. So out of the bag my hubby announced we were going to Alicante for a few days in order to spend some quality time together ☀️ My friend Wendy had offered to look after James, Jemima and the house, so off we went.....✈️ It was very grey and wet in Alfreton ☔️ when we l ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Alicante

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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