Me in the Gotic Barri

Barcelona - a city of vision

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April 14th 2010
Hoy carumba! Actually, that´s Portuguese but you know what I´m talking about OK, here´s what´s happened so far. Arrived in Kuala Lumpur last Thursday night and had a reasonably nice hostel downtown. Spent the Friday wandering around the city. Went to see this Hindu Temple at the Batu Caves. Had to walk up 286 steps in 30 degree heat and 100% humidity but pretty amazing views and some impressi ... 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