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A Weekend in Barcelona

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February 28th 2006
Tuesday, February 28, is the national holiday of Andalucia. The Spaniards create a “Puente” and take off Monday as well so I had a four day weekend to travel! I flew out of Seville with 6 other girls to explore the city of Barcelona. The timing was perfect as it was right after exams. Which, by the way, thank you for all the prayers because I was very prepared. With amazing connections of one ... 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