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Gran Via

This is the view from my apartment. In the distance is Plaza Catalunya where I walk to classes every morning
first days in Barcelona

September 7th 2008
I've only been in Barcelona for a few days now, but from what I have seen so far, it is going to be quite an experience. My first two days in the new city started out a little rought- whoever said Barcelonans speak English clearly had it out for Americans. But it probably doesn't help that my Spanish skills are painfully subpar, a realization I was acutely aware of when my cab driver initiated a ... read more
Europe » Spain

Spanish Flag 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
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