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   From: Simon.Laub@mail.tele.dk   
      
   Have just returned from a trip to Andalucia.   
   Lots of impressions to pass on, but, sadly, not much activity   
   in rec.travel.european these days? I.e. not that many   
   to pass the story on to?   
   Nevertheless, I'll give it a go:   
      
   Shortly: Andalucia has certainly been influenced   
   by a lot of people over the centuries.   
    From roman emperors, onwards to muslim caliphates,   
   followed by Viking raids (Vikings who later settle in the   
   area, selling cheese) and forward to Spanish kings,   
   who started expeditions to the rest of the world from   
   the Andalician heartland.   
   Between all the wars you certainly don't get the impression   
   that the past was such a glorious time of stability   
   that you sometimes see it portrayed as in the media ...   
      
   But, well, the land is still there.   
   And well worth a visit.   
      
   You can see some pictures from my trip here:   
   http://www.simonlaub.net/Fortunecity/Andalucia2017/index.html   
      
   best wishes   
   -Simon   
      
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