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Barcelona

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July 31st 2008
We travelled over the Pyrenese Mountains and through the desert to Barcelona. A 4 Star Hotel made a welcome change from camping! We did an open bus tour, our own cycle tour, lying on the beach and our first swim in the Med!!! ... 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