SingaporeSingaporeQueen Elizabeth Walk1°17’39” N 103°51’17” E
September 4, 2019 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Stayed overnight at Pam’s and had a speedy uber at 4:45am for the flight with both Pams and Howard to Singapore.
Enjoyed an afternoon swim at Hotel Fort Canning pool, then queued for a AUD45Read more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaEixampleUniversitat de Barcelona41°23’21” N 2°9’40” E
September 5, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Nespresso in the room, followed by Fort Canning breakfast with the highlights being papaya, goats cheese, eggs benedict, crispy bacon and coffee. Another swim in our warm pool, then excellent one hourRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonael Born41°23’2” N 2°10’58” E
September 6, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Coffee at Cafe El Born with Pam and Howatd then I checked into Music VII apartment at Carer Mere des Alts 21.
Then back to Pam and Howard at the cafe, picked up mascapone croissants from Hoffmans andRead more
SpainCataloniaCastellbell i el VilarMonistrol de MontserratSant Jeroni41°36’19” N 1°48’41” E
September 7, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We hiked to Sant Jeroni the highest point at 1,237 metres which I missed last year. It was a big day but was perfect hiking weather at 24 degrees and sunny. My IPhone said we climbed 153 flights ofRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonala BarcelonetaDàrsena del Comerç41°22’53” N 2°10’53” E
September 8, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Sunday morning was quiet in El Born with even Santa Caterina market closed.
We walked over to the cathedral, Las Ramblas where Udi’s credit card was eaten by an ATM, then we walked through theRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaGothic QuarterPlaza Catalunya41°23’17” N 2°10’34” E
September 9, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Enjoying these breakfasts of cortado, bocadillio and oj at Bou Cafe at Santa Caterina. then we walked down to Santa Maria del Mar. Udi and I went on to Barcelonetta. The three of us had an excellentRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaDiagonal MarParc de Diagonal-Mar41°24’18” N 2°12’42” E
September 10, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Enjoyed the best breakfast at Santa Caterina of cortado, tomato bread and proscuitto tortilla.
Unfortunately it was our last day and also raining but nevertheless we went out into the suburbs toRead more
ItalyApuliaMelendugnoMadonna di Rocca VecchiaRoca Vecchia40°17’19” N 18°25’32” E
September 11, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Enjoyed almost 4 hours sleep at my airport hotel - best laid plans, then a one hour flight from Rome to Brindisi on Alitalia.
This part was easy, as was the pre- booked shuttle to Torre dell Orso.Read more
ItalyApuliaMelendugnoTorre dell'Orso40°16’28” N 18°25’47” E
September 12, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Had an early walk to the Grotta del Poesia to see it without the crowds, then a lavish breakfast courtesy of my B&B at the cliff top Hotel Belvedere.
Walked south along the cliffs to Sant Andrea withRead more
ItalyApuliaOtrantoRoman catholic dioces of OtrantoChiesa San Pietro40°8’43” N 18°29’33” E
September 13, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Today was a busy day with a lot of variety and walking. Full buffet breakfast again then easy on-time bus to Otranto.
Dumped luggage and walked along the coast to Baia del Orte. Strong northerly windsRead more
