Barcelona

Chapter 2. Complete

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October 12th 2010
I am with mixed emotions to be leaving Barcelona. I could have easily spent another few days in the city. It is colorful, lively, friendly, and my stomach finally adjusted to wine and some heavier foods! I was super sad to say goodbye to my mom today. We had a wonderful time together. I am happy to report that we didn’t kill each other (a concern for the both of us and close friends and fam ... 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