November 2021

Barcelona 2021

We travelled to Barcelona as our first post Covid trip to celebrate Charlottes success. Read more

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November 10, 2021
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- Day 1
- Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- England East Cowes Ferry Port 50.757687, -1.28824750°45’28” N 1°17’18” W
Leaving Home.
November 10, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We left the Island today and as with every trip we went by boat. The sailing was 1hr and we found a little stray upon arrival!!
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- Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 5:09 PM
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- England St Mildred Poultry 51.513561, -0.08861451°30’49” N 0°5’19” W
Foggy London
November 10, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
London looked beautiful this evening with the buildings illuminating the mist on Threadneedle Street. This amazing city always has something new to see every time you come.
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- Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 5:45 PM
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- England Bowyer's Water 51.688306, -0.02604551°41’18” N 0°1’34” W
Post Covid Travel
November 10, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Everyone is now wearing masks but the transport system is working well and we have had a really easy journey today. Albeit that we seem to arrive everywhere out of breath and with 2 minutes to spare.
TravelerIt’s because we are out of practice…. We will get better!!
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- Day 1
- Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:07 PM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- England London Stansted Airport 51.897857, 0.22619351°53’52” N 0°13’34” E
Glad to be back on the Tube
November 10, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We are all so happy to be zipping around our capital city on the tube again. Such an amazing transport network. Now off to Liverpool Street
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 6:03 AM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 95 m
- England London Stansted Airport 51.875367, 0.24498751°52’31” N 0°14’42” E
Hotel wake up… lets catch a plane!!
November 11, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Alarm has gone off… time to hit the airport. Barcelona here we come!!!
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 8:41 AM
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 95 m
- England London Stansted Airport 51.875295, 0.2458351°52’31” N 0°14’45” E
Off to the airport
November 11, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Breakfast sorted and now off to the airport. It is our first post covid flight so not sure what to expect but so excited about our trip to Barcelona.

Felices fiestas a todas
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:41 AM
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 51 m
- Spain Plaça de la Sagrada Família 41.402157, 2.17113941°24’8” N 2°10’16” E
Even if you dont believe….
November 11, 2021 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Is this as close to Heaven as you can get?????
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 3:46 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Spain Aeroport 41.303883, 2.07300941°18’14” N 2°4’23” E
Hopping on the metro
November 11, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Jumped on the L9 to Collblanc and then the L5 into the city centre. €21 (£18) for 3 days unlimited travel. There is perfect 4G on the Metro and they are really clean and comfortable
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 6:12 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- Spain Plaça de Gaudí 41.405678, 2.17437241°24’20” N 2°10’28” E
First night dinner
November 11, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Paella for Becky and me and a bolognaise for Charlie. A beautiful spot with La Sagrada Familia behind us.
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 6:33 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- Spain Plaça de Gaudí 41.40562, 2.17445541°24’20” N 2°10’28” E
Absolutely stunning!
November 11, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The fantastic Cathedral, lit up, in all her glory!!
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- Day 2
- Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7:17 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 51 m
- Spain Plaça de la Sagrada Família 41.403478, 2.17230341°24’13” N 2°10’20” E
I thought the Spanish Steps were in Rome
November 11, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I don’t think we ever been anywhere that has a shop just for steps!
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- Day 3
- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:02 AM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- Spain La Boquería Market 41.381779, 2.17170541°22’54” N 2°10’18” E
St Joseph Merkat
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The St Joseph market in La Rambla is a sight to behold. Built in 1840, there has actually been a market here since the 1200’s. They added the roof in 1914 and you can buy every type of food here. Whether it be dinner or a snack on the go this market is well worth a visit.Read more
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- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:31 AM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Spain Barceloneta Beach 41.378872, 2.19227841°22’44” N 2°11’32” E
Swim Anyone?
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Barcelona has a beach! Hiding the other side of the marina is a large beach with lovely sand. There are outdoor gyms and volleyball nets for all to enjoy. Well worth a visit with lots of food and drink choices along and under the promenade.Read more
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- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 12:19 PM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Spain la Ciutadella 41.390675, 2.19040541°23’26” N 2°11’25” E
Lunch Time
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We found a lovely spot for lunch even though at 12:30 they are only serving the breakfast menu. I guess they just start a bit later here. Good choice of food for all diets sat at outdoor tables in the sun. There are smoothies, chai teas and homemade lemonade too.Read more
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- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:11 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- Spain Cascada Monumental 41.389339, 2.1865241°23’22” N 2°11’11” E
Cascada del Parc de la Ciutadella
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This is why we walk as much as we do. We stumbled across this beautiful fountain in Barcelona. Just breathtaking l.
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- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:40 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Spain Arc de Triomf 41.391373, 2.1801841°23’29” N 2°10’49” E
Arc de Triomf
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Another stunning piece of architecture in Barcelona. There always seems to be a stage in the way when we come here but it is still impressive
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- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 2:47 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 79 m
- Spain Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer 41.368904, 2.1630241°22’8” N 2°9’47” E
There’s always hills
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A short stroll up to the Castell de Montjuïc. Well, when I say short, it’s not for the faint hearted. The funicular railway takes you about halfway and then you can either take the cable car ( if you don’t have Matt with you) or the 150 bus (if you don’t have Charlotte with you). Otherwise there are steps, lots of steps but the view is incredible.Read more
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- Friday, November 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- Spain Plaça de la Vila de Madrid 41.384323, 2.17229541°23’4” N 2°10’20” E
An evening in the Gothic Quarter
November 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We took a guided tour around the Gothic Quarter led by Paulo that we had booked as an AirBnB experience. We learnt a lot about the influences of the Romans, the Moors, Spanish Kings and evil tyrant European leaders. We also learned about Catalonian food, drink and customs and about some very tenuous links to St George and Star Wars.Read more
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- Day 4
- Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 51 m
- Spain Plaça de la Sagrada Família 41.402164, 2.17115141°24’8” N 2°10’16” E
The tiny church…..
November 13, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Just kidding! Spent a fabulous 2 hours in the Sagrada Familia Basilica today. We had a guided tour which was fantastic and incredibly informative and then were free to wander at will. Everything about this building is truly magical from the facades to the forest and the breathtaking light inside. We even found a turtle for Charlotte. This building will change your life. Hop a plane and visit at least once.Read more
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- Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 1:46 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- Spain Fort Pienc 41.399478, 2.18116341°23’58” N 2°10’52” E
La Monumental
November 13, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This fantastic and huge building was the last bull fighting ring to operate in Barcelona. Bull fighting was made illegal in Spain in 2011 and this building became an outdoor venue for sports and music.Read more
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- Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5:19 PM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 51 m
- Spain Plaça de la Sagrada Família 41.40218, 2.17105541°24’8” N 2°10’16” E
Placa de Sant Felip Neri
November 13, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We had a quick visit to this somber place last night and decided to return today.
Before the 2nd world war, King Franco was approached by Hitler and Mussolini to be allied and so that they could use Spain as a test point for some new weapons.
On the 30th January 1938 a bomb was dropped on a small square in Barcelona. To make matters worse the square had a school in it and the children were out playing. 42 people lost their lives including children. Such a sad and awful place which still shows the damage from the bomb and the subsequent re-build.Read more
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- Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5:27 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- Spain Plaça del Rei 41.384074, 2.17741°23’3” N 2°10’37” E
Palau del Lloctinent
November 13, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
In 1391 the cities Jewish quarter was attacked. 4000 inhabitants were killed with survivors being forced to become Christians or to flee.
In the mid 16th century Charles the 5th ordered that due to a stone shortage instead of removing old or unwanted buildings, they were to go to the Jewish cemetery at Montjuïc and remove the headstones from the Jewish graves.
To date, 60 have been located in various parts of the city with 10 in this one wall.
The Spanish government apologised to the Jewish Community but this is a sad sight and a somber place.Read more
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- Day 4
- Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 6:26 PM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- Spain Palace of Catalan Music 41.386805, 2.1750741°23’12” N 2°10’30” E
Hungry anyone? La Central.
November 13, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We stopped for a small dinner for 3 at La Central. Crikey what a dinner. We ordered IKEA style on a piece of paper with a wooden pencil which was handed over with payment and a complete feast arrived!! Definately worth a look if your in Barcelona. I promise you won’t leave hungry!!Read more
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- Day 5
- Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 3:39 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- Spain Barcelona–El Prat Airport 41.300285, 2.07345841°18’1” N 2°4’24” E
And London here we come.
November 14, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
After 4 amazing days bashing around Barcelona we are headed back to the great city of London for a final day before heading home. We have loved every minute Barcelona and we will be back in 2030 so get on with fixing that small church up yeah?? Seriously though can’t wait till next time.Read more
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- Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 4:50 PM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 125 m
- France Saint-Étienne-des-Guérets 47.621618, 1.06582547°37’18” N 1°3’57” E
Flying Home
November 14, 2021 in France ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
A beautiful but full flight home. Flying home is always full of mixed feelings although it’s one day closer to the next trip
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