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Picnic Perfection

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September 4th 2010
Geo: 43.2973, -2.25685Off to meet Elena, a very kind-hearted person I had the fortune of meeting in a somewhat strange way last year. We barely know each other and have only exchanged perhaps three or four emails over the past twelve months, but I always maintain that while traveling, one of the nicest experiences is to see a friendly face, whether you know that person very well or not. ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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