Montserrat

Montserrat, Flamenco, the Beach in Barcelona, and Sant Jordi Day

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April 24th 2008
Sadly, this blog includes the activities that have occupied my last week in Barcelona with my program  . But it has been a fun one! Montserrat Last Saturday I went to Montserrat with my friend Brittany. It is a small town about an hour train ride away from Barcelona. It is known for its beautiful and unique mountains and its wonderful views. This tiny little town used to be occupied only b ... read more

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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