The Parador on the Cliff

Barcelona...

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July 26th 2006
So After catching a taxi from the train station to the Barcelona Airport I sat drinking Cafe con Leche itching with anticipation for the arrival of the two most important people in my life...Betty and Ira, for those of you who don't know me...my Parents. So after endless hugs and kisses, remember I've been away for over seven months, Mom needed a few minutes to catch up on hugs, we picked up ... read more

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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