Hello Graham!
I think I'll read in a couple years The Great Gatsby! Even if it isn't obligatory to read it. I really want to read it. I love reading! And this book really interests me. So I'll wait that my English gets better.
But what are the things that you think that makes Barcelona better than North Shields? I don't know... I don't know North Shields, even Barcelona. But I think that I would prefer North Shields because you say that the city is less exciting and I prefer cities less exciting. Anyway both cities seem to be great!
I'd like to meet. Europe is beautiful anywhere!
So, now I have to work!
Bye!
Francoise.