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Abuelita

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August 29th 2009
Geo: 43.3231, -1.98137Ahh ... Julia ... such a kind little old lady. I said goodbye last night, and was quite sad to do so, because I knew I'd be leaving early this morning, without a chance to see her. She asked me to wake her up before leaving, but I told her I wouldn't, because it was too early. But blast those stupid creaky stairs, because she heard me and came out to say goodbye . ... 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