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Barcelona Beach Bum

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October 10th 2010
After leaving my B&B, I headed to the beach. I am about a 15 minute subway ride to La Rambla. Upon arrival, I am given my room key and a wink at the Barcelo. I got a room with an ocean view (even though I didn’t pay for it). I opened the windows and smiled. My room is small, clean and absolutely perfect. After 3 weeks in Morocco and not sitting still for more than a few hours at a time, th ... 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