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December 30 2011 Julióbriga: the end of the Cantabrian tribes

For: Eduardo De Winter

Julióbriga: el final de las tribus cántabras

A reservoir and a Roman road that crosses seven miles Cantabrian valleys. Julióbriga is a trip to the conquest of northern Spain by the Romans. A little known place, fascinating and nestled amidst a beautiful mountain landscape.

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December 20 2011 Trujillo: the birthplace of the conquistador bastard

For: Javier Brandoli (text and photos)

Trujillo: la cuna del bastardo y conquistador

No one knew then or know it at the rest of his days, but at that moment began perhaps the greatest epic man who has made

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ago 25 2011 Cuenca: track of the impregnable wall

For: Javier Brandoli (text and photos)

Cuenca: el rastro de la muralla inexpugnable

A city of steep, narrow streets in which history is palpable to the rhythm of the feet. Cuenca is one of those Spanish villas step that is required. Its cathedral and the well known Hanging Houses have made this spot an icon that we all have in memory.

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jul 06 2011 Almería: the cave where the Indalo was born

For: Javier Brandoli (text and photos)

¿Qué es el símbolo que aparece como pegatina en muchos coches españoles en la que se ve a un hombre abrazando el arco iris o sujetando un arco? ¿Dónde está el Indalo, símbolo de Almería? ¿Quién lo pinto? Why? ¿Puede verse? Todas las respuestas están en Vélez Blanco, localidad del norte de la provincia, en la fascinante Cueva prehistórica de los Letreros.

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jun 17 2011 Mozambique: The dilemma of corruption in African cooperation
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Mozambique: el dilema de la corrupción en la cooperación africana

Nothing in this post a fascinating story of my trip. There is a special night where I heard many voices that narrate here. I was used to learn a lot, I hope that you would also serve. He told about it so unworthy of a toll as necessary, as nauseating as essential. A dead end? By Javier Brandoli.

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jun 02 2011 Lucien Briet and "God gun" Ordesa
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Lucien Briet y el “divino cañón” de Ordesa

And these words were not uttered by an Aragonese, although it could have been,, even for a Spanish. Out of the mouth of a Frenchman, coming from the neighboring valley and nothing Gavarnie setting foot for the first time in the valley (1881) pleaded deep love Ordesa Valley. From that moment, Lucien Briet Parisian became a frequent visitor to the valley, you wrote about different works.

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may 10 2011 Potters of Pisuerga: the enigmatic rock-cut church
For: Javier Brandoli (text and photos)

Olleros de Pisuerga: la enigmática iglesia excavada en la roca

The church of San Justo y Pastor is at first sight is a unique place; after the second and third look all becomes impossible (...) Right there, bar below (Mason principal symbol), is carved into the rock a cross that resembles the one used by the Templars.

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