French Spanish border
Mon 24 Jun 2013Once upon a time there was the fabled land of Cataluna. A land wedged between Spain and old world France, - from the sea to the mountains and the rich fields between.
The language was their own, but in fact and infusion of Spanish French, with some tongue twisting variations.
One year they ran into trouble with the French and found themselves at war, who eventually over ran a portion of their country to the top of the mountains. Accepting their fate, this part of Cataluna began part of France. They adopted baguettes and the french language of the street, while in doors they still practised their language and hide their flags of red and yellow.
On the southern side of the hill, Cataluna continued for some time, prospering in good Mediterranean weather before being embroiled in the Spanish civil war that ended in 1939. The evil dictator decreed an end to the Cataluna culture, their language was suppressed, and the people were sad.
It was only 1975 that the death of the dictator meant they could once again speak their language in the street, and some flags re-emerged.
Today, the Cataluna district is on the verge of separation - fighting for a lifestyle and freedom they already have - they want to complete the return of the lands of Cataluna and have a vote in 2014.
The stories continues.
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