Monument to Christopher Columbus

Mediterranean Cruise: Barcelona-Day Two

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October 4th 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012 We finally touched down in Barcelona after our overnight flight. A shuttle to the ship, check-in, and it was now noon. We had planned to walk around the city, but unfortunately the ship was not docked at the city port, so we had a light lunch, explored the Epic, and took a 2-hour nap before enjoying our first on board dinner at Taste. Some more exploring, journaling, ... 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