Barcelona Street

Paris - Barcelona

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July 7th 2013
Up early to get ready for our trip to Beauvais and flight to Barcelona. We did a test run on the Metro last night just to make sure we knew our way around and how long it would take us. Packed and out the door at 7:25, down the street and around the corner to the Metro. One train, 3 stops, another train 3 stops and we arrived at Gare du Nord at 7:52. Train leaves at 8:50 so plenty of time for a pa ... 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