Bull fighting ring in Barcelona

Boating to Barcelona

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July 3rd 2007
Hey all, We finally made it to Spain from Rome on our 19 hour ferry, and take it from us. If you ever need to do that trip, don't. It was the longest journey we have had. Our boat was late and we left at 3 am and didn't arrive in Barcelona until 2 am then next morning. It was not the cruise we had been hoping for. Regardless, we are here now and in a great city. One of our favorite parts of t ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more