Sagrada Familia

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June 16th 2011
Our last blog entry was written prior to our exciting day at Tarragona, exploring the Roman ruins, around which the modern day city has been wrapped. The street art was exquisitely rendered and a colorful contrast to the ruins. We were visiting on a Sunday that was a celebration for children and they were adorably dressed for the day. The Cathedral is being renovated, but is currently the ... 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