the open bus

Trip to Barcelona

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July 3rd 2011
Barcelona was an eventful trip. After being told by Max, the Restaurateur in the village, to not have Jewellery showing, we were fore warned. We rose at 6 a.m. to be on the train at 8.30 a.m. After having to travel by car for over half an hour. Near the centre of Barcelona the train goes underground. No escalators there. We had to climb the stairs and come out of the belly of the city and stood o ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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