Waiting for 'the call'

Freighter Travel – Barcelona berth, Spain

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October 11th 2012
We had a few hours before dinner on our first afternoon aboard so we decided to spend some time back in the city. We took the long walk through the working container terminal, dodging huge vehicles, and we arrived at the bus stop outside the gate. The local bus took us to central Barcelona where we enjoyed the atmosphere as we rambled up La Rambla. Hmmm … I returned a lot quicker than General M ... 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