The cool of a fountain

Christopher Columbus, Plaza de Espana and the Barber of Seville

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September 20th 2005
Yesterday (Monday) was another warm one here in Sevilla, the temperature reached as high as 37 degrees and I´ve taken on the same pinkish glow of the city´s buildings courtesy of a trip on the Sevilla Tour, an open deck bus tour that takes you to the most dull areas of Seville. Claims of this tour being airconditioned are farcical and if you ever visit Sevilla, don´t waste your money on catch ... 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