The Santa Maria

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January 27th 2009
Geo: 37.3833, -5.9965Nothing much today. We slept late, then went to Starbuck's for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. We sat inside the shop and people-watched: we were especially entertained by a street juggler (with a cute black puppy) who was doing very well collecting donations. Then Mum needed to return to the hotel, which she did, while Pas and I walked to the Cortes Ingles to see if we c ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville

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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