Temple of the Sagrada Familia

A day around Barcelona

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May 27th 2019
Looking Inward Beginning this trip, I was somewhat nervous. While I've traveled a fair amount, I've never traveled in a group this size. I did some self-reflection the first night in a garden where we're staying. It was serene, allowing me to think. I pondered my hesitations, expectations, and goals for this trip. I was nervous about coming without a close friend. I was expecting to enjoy it an ... 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