Streets in Barcelona

Back with old friends.

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March 24th 2009
I had not realised how much I had missed being with old friends. It has been great to meet so many new people from all walks of life while I was away but it is really really nice to be back with people who have known you for years. I met Eli at University when I started 13 years ago (god that scares me!). He married Berta who is from Madrid and set up home there with her. I just missed their we ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid » Madrid

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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