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Unsung Heroes

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September 8th 2010
Geo: 43.461, -3.80793Too much time in Logrono ... I would've loved to catch a morning bus to Santander, which is one of my favourite places in Spain, because that would've given me some beach time there today. But on weekdays there is only a 16:30 bus that arrives at 19:45 - BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Of course, Logrono isn't the worst place to waste a few hours away - after all, is any ... read more

Europe » Spain » Cantabria » Santander

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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