Category Archives: Spain

“Sa Calobra” – “The Snake”, in Catalan Spain is a very young country, with a long and tortuous history. Two millennia ago, the Roman Empire consolidated the Iberian Peninsula, building an extensive road network, many of their famous amphitheaters, and … Continue reading →

“1492 was a very important year here in Spain, no?” I asked. Michael stroked his ragged, blondish-white beard. “Well, yes. The Moors finally were defeated, the Jews were dispersed, and that Italian fellow set off to the Eastern edge of … Continue reading →