Waterfront

My favourite so far

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June 1st 2006
We are finally back to the hotel! What a day! With an early rise, we had a quick breakfast, then are on the bus for a city tour. We saw Sagrada Familia (the never-ending building church), the Cathedral (can't remember the name), Gaudi buildings, etc. The tour ends at La Ramblas. La Ramblas is the main shopping / eating street of Barcelona. I launch straight into shopping. I bought a jacket ... 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