Checking out the Roman ruins

Roman Ruins, Amazing Timing, and Farewell Barcelona

---

May 26th 2011
Our last day in Barcelona arrived and we said goodbye to my dad and Glenna. After D's morning nap, we headed off to try to go to Palau Guell which had been closed for renovations but was scheduled to open today. It was also closed for renovations when we were here six years ago. A coincidence we thought, but apparently the renovations began in 1990 and we just happened to be here for opening d ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona » Barcelona

---

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