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Sue and I visited Spain in 2017, and these were some of our experiences.

Photos from Spain

The problem with modern photography is that it's sooooo easy to take soooo many photographs. Unlike the old days where film afforded you at most 36 photographs before you needed to change, the modern "slide night" could end up lasting several days and several nights. To make it easier when I catch up with friends … Continue reading Photos from Spain

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23/10/201708/06/2019Spain, Travel2 Comments

Toledo and Madrid

Since I first began researching this trip, a visit to Toledo (about 50 minutes by bus south of Madrid) has been high on my list of priorities. I'd seen photographs online which indicated a town of great beauty. On top of that, there was the story of a town that was once the capital city … Continue reading Toledo and Madrid

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San Sebastian and Bilbao

After a couple of days visiting San Sebastian and Bilbao, we’re on the train headed back to Madrid. In common with the trip from Barcelona to San Sebastian, the trip takes about five hours, and once again, we’re passing through the vast countryside of Spain. At first, the landscape from Barcelona to San Sebastian was … Continue reading San Sebastian and Bilbao

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