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Dinner at Cafeteria Orsay ... it wasn't quite as bad as some of the Logrono bread I've had, but it wasn't as delicious as the Basque bread I've had, either. I opted for the fried merluza, because I was sold on the salad w/ asparagus. Desperate for veggies! The fish wasn't so crisp, but was juicy and perfectly cooked. Expectations in Spain ... you just need to adjust them somewhat. If you always expect good food, you will be disappointed. But if you expect bad food, it kinda works.

The Curse of the Blue Sneaker

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

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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

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