Europe - 2012 139

Barcelona, Spain

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September 12th 2012
I depart Atlanta not knowing what to expect from this new experience. I am excited, but a little nervous and anxious about this trip. I have a tight itinerary, and one missed train can mess everything up. I try not to think about this, as once I start my travels, I have noone to depend on but myself. The flight to Barcelona was smooth and uneventful, and upon arrival, I was starting to get exci ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » 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