New ZealandWellingtonWellington CityNgaio41°15’4” S 174°46’24” E
August 20, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
New ZealandAucklandAuckland AirportAuckland International Airport37°0’18” S 174°46’59” E
August 20, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
After leaving Wellington at 10:30am Sunday we finally made it to Barcelona, NZ time 12:30am Tuesday.
Flight was great no issues, no lost bags this time, pretty easy all the way through.
The room forRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaGothic QuarterPalacio Episcopal41°23’1” N 2°10’34” E
August 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
To finish off our first day we wandered the streets and sampled a few beers and tapas from bars as we passed. Still quite hot. We had all intentions to walk down to the beach but made it as far as theRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaFort PiencEstacio del Nord41°23’38” N 2°10’37” E
August 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Started the day with a tuktuk tour for 2 hours all around the sights of Barcelona.
Lunch then a tour of the Sagrada, which was amazing. We climbed the Passion tower with great views across the city.Read more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaEixampleJardins de la Reina Victòria41°23’17” N 2°10’7” E
August 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Last night we went to the flamenco show which was amazing. The guitarist was so gifted as well as the dancers.
Today is extreme with the heat 36 degrees that felt like 38.
This morning we visited ParkRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaGothic QuarterMUHBA Temple d'August41°22’60” N 2°10’39” E
August 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Last night in Barcelona.
We shipped our "good clothes" to Santiago today and headed out into a slightly cooler afternoon for dinner.
Stumble into an amazing small square with 4 restaurants, all withRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaHostafrancsParc de l'Espanya Industrial41°22’38” N 2°8’11” E SpainCastille and LeónBurgosBurgos Cathedral42°20’27” N 3°42’16” W
August 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Visited the Burgos cathedral before starting our walk this morning so we were late away but that was planned. The heat was not.
We carried plenty of water but had to fill up at every availableRead more
SpainCastille and LeónRabé de las CalzadasArroyo de Páramo42°20’23” N 3°50’6” W August 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We were invited into the local convent for Vespers. There was only 6 mins still living there and all above 80 year old t seems. They were so nice and gave us each a Pilgrim blessing and a medallion toRead more
SpainCastille and LeónHontanas42°18’46” N 4°2’35” W
August 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Wonderful shared dinner last night with a huge salad, paella and fruit, plus the standard bottle of red.
An earlier start today, as we set off in the dark. Through the remaining Meseta. Stunning dayRead more
Traveler So excited for you both!!! Have an awesome time. Safe travels ❤️
Traveler Great light packing!! ♥️
Traveler Stoked for both of you have a great trip Hol and Carl looking forward to following the trip 😀