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America the beautiful

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January 3rd 2008
Geo: 28.1248, -15.43I woke up a little early and went to use the internet/phone to book some UK accommodations. The shower curtain in my room was extra skuzzy - I was very careful to not let it touch me. I heard there was a good burger joint with some really good fresh fruit juices nearby, but it wasn't open yet. We popped into El Corte Ingles so that I could buy an alarm clock. The ... 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