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The Curse of the Blue Sneaker

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September 9th 2010
Geo: 43.3856, -4.29151As great as Santander is, one of the best things about the city is its proximity to a number of great little towns that are perfect for day tripping. I originally planned to visit Comillas last year, but at the last minute decided to visit Santillana del Mar instead. So Comillas was the choice today! I had an idea of finding a way to visit both C ... read more

Europe » Spain » Cantabria » Comillas

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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