La virgen negra

Barcelona 2010: Montserrat, Tuesday

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March 23rd 2010
The weather forecast said Tuesday would be the best day for sun in the area so we chose Tuesday to go to Montserrat, since it's been said it isn't even worth it on a cloudy day. We metro'd to the train station and they have machines there that sell the combo train/funicular ticket and even people to help you if you need it. The train was a comfy ride. When you first arrive you go in for a l ... 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