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Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona December 21st 2001

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona January 8th 2000

Rang in the New Year and the New Millennium in Barcelona, trawling an assortment of heaving bars along the waterfront. Required dress for the evening was long gown and boa with walking boots :) To be updated... ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona January 7th 1999

I went to Spain to see art with my Advanced Art class. It was great. Lots of art. A Good Time Was Had By ALL!... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona April 8th 1998

Geo: 41.3879, 2.169921 - Bus to Barcelona... read more
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Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona March 9th 1997

The port of Barcelona is massive. One of the largest in the Mediterranean, if not the largest. So, logically, many of the grandest and greatest buildings are located around it. As a gate to the city, at the end of Las Ramblas, Christopher Columbus on his column is bridging the port with the rest of the city. MareMagnum fills the gap between the bustling streets and the water. The complex contains a huge aquarium, and a very good one at it. It also hosts a large shopping center. Arcade hall, shops, restaurants, the works. And, on top of it all a big terrace. A miniature golf court in the middle, with nightclubs and bars lining up around it. Something for everyone. A port does not only have to be a dock for ships, sleezy bars and ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona March 7th 1997

Nou Camp or Camp Nou. Whatever. It's huge. Probably the largest soccer stadium on the European continent. Once able to hold some 120,000 people at soccer games. The night of the game against the Swedish team it's not exactly packed. "Only" in the neighborhood of 70,000 in the crowd, scattered all over the seats. When the Swedes score in the first minute, there is complete silence. Even the 2,000 or so Northerners following their team cannot grasp that the little club from the North Pole would dare to put the ball in the net in the lion's den. Then Barca wakes up. The R-man does his job, and scores a couple. Like usual. For the small clubs from the small countries it's like winning the lottery, being put against a top club from a top league. ... read more




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