Days 34-37. Estepona, Granada, Tordesillas (near Valladolid) 20170622_134958

Days 34-37. Estepona, Granada, Tordesillas (near Valladolid)

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June 23rd 2017
We spent our last two days relaxing at the caravan in the shade, except for a trip to the beach for a swim to cool off. On tuesday the waves were slightly less fierce than monday so in we went. Suddenly I was knocked backwards and submerged...much to Graham's delight. I"d been wondering whether to wash my hair, so that decided it! ? Wednesday, our last day at Manilva beach and we found there were ... 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