The Barcellona Metro

Montserrat: Worth the Trip

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October 19th 2007
Buenos Dias! We are in Spain! Barcelona to be more precise. We woke up this morning as the ship was pulling into the docks in Barcelona. And although the city is known for its architecture, food, history and food (did I already mention that?) - we decided that once again we would venture down our own path and leave the city. Gasp! We hopped on a bus (more on the incredible rudeness of Europe ... 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