Abandoned Boot

Melide to Brea

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October 8th 2016
Geo: 42.8744, -8.54331We again had a good nights sleep except Sue had developed a sore throat and had to take a couple of Tylenol to get her through the night. We were up about 7:15 and on the Camino about 8:00.Sunrise wouldn't be for another 40 minutes but the city lights were all that was needed. We intended to have coffee and breakfast before leaving town but nothing was open. There w ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela

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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