Hi-tech wine production

Rioja country

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October 2nd 2013
Geo: 42.4307, -2.56467Apologies for the absence of postings but after several months of sunshine the weather took a serious turn for the worse. Friday and Saturday in central Portugal were very wet and at times windy (olives falling on the caravan roof) but after four months without rain they needed it, however not when we were in town! We got out and about for provisions, that is Lidl (Portal ... read more

Europe » Spain » La Rioja

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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