Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona

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April 25th 2005
Today was really nice. The weather was gorgeous (and warm) and I just had a good time. We checked out of our lame hotel and took the Metro into the main area - Placa Catalunya/La Rambla. La Rambla is a BIG street, so we figured we could find something. We are staying off the main street in the Hostal Rembrant. It only costs 35 euro a night, and it's better than the last place -- we even have ... 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