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Mary Poppins Huynh

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December 31st 2009
Geo: 37.3833, -5.9965Up a bit later than usual, at 9 AM or so, which is still fairly early by Spanish standards. We got ready, packed up, and headed to the ferry terminal, stopping for breakfast on the way. It was a bit of a stormy morning, with strong winds and rains that alternated between a light drizzle to a heavy downpour. On the way there, I half expected to see the wind grab Mary's um ... 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