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3rd January - Barcelona

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January 5th 2010
Hi everyone, Well today is our 1st day of our second session in Barcelona - pronounced Bathelona - to the uneducated, and we've had a ball. On our last evening on the ship in the fantastic French restaurant we had the most delicious chocolate fondue for dessert - fresh fruit - um yum!! Topped off a great time on the cruise. Next moning when disembarking the ship - which was from 5.30am ... 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