Last week at this time I was blogging about Northern Europe. This week, I get to talk about Southern Europe. After many years of wanting to visit, I finally made it to Barcelona, Spain, to spend a few days relaxing with my Swedish friends before the finals period begins. I had never been to the Mediterranean before so I was really looking forward to it. Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed. Barcelona is an amazing city situated between the mountains & the sea. It's perfect for people with many different interests - the city center itself has great cultural sites, shopping, & food, whereas the immediate surroundings offer outdoor activities to suit many different tastes. Culturally, Barcelona is really fascinating. It is the capital of Catalonia - an autonomous region of Spain. That being said, the
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