Arc De Triumph

Roaming The Ramblas

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January 21st 2008
We woke up before the alarm went off, not because of our immense excitement But because of my cold that kept me awake most of the night. I was pretty much packed but Rob still had bits to do with the electronics so I left him to it and pottered around downstairs instead. In my usual fashion I spent a while checking and rechecking packing lists and ensured Rob had a constant countdown of the time ... 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