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barcelonia

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June 12th 2011
Most people who visit Barcelonia love Barcelonia, Rebecca and I had a different experience. Right off the train in the subway station a group of three wonderful Barcelonians welcomed us to their city by trying to pick pocket Rebecca. They were ultimately unsuccessful, but they colored how Rebecca and I saw their city. I eyed every group of three men wondering if they were also pickpockets. Rebecca ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona » 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