SingaporeSingaporeQueen Elizabeth Walk1°17’35” N 103°51’21” E
May 26, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ 29 °C
Easy trip to airport in the Jag, followed by comfortable A380 8 hour flight. Cab to Hotel Fort Canning arriving in time for Nobilis Sauvignon Blanc happy hour with fellow guests.
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SingaporeSingaporeQueen Elizabeth Walk1°17’35” N 103°51’21” E
May 27, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ 29 °C
Luscious full breakfast at HFC after nespresso in bed to wake up. Had morning swim till the forecast rain arrived. Checked out at noon then walked down to Smith St Chinatown having late lunch of soyaRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaGothic QuarterPlaça del Rei41°23’2” N 2°10’46” E
May 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Overnight flight landed at 7:30am. Staying in El Born again in Hotel Mercer Boria. Love this area with its eclectic mix of shops - boutiques, handbags, jewellery mixed in with bars, cafes, indian miniRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonael Born41°23’10” N 2°10’56” E
May 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 19 °C
Slept well and enjoyed substantial included breakfast complete with custom scrambled eggs. Spent a wonderful day at Montserrat which is the second most important catholic pilgrimage site in Spain butRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaGothic QuarterMUHBA Temple d'August41°23’0” N 2°10’38” E
May 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Hospital St Pau was incredible modernisme architecture with views down to Sagrada Familia.
Met Jacky and Michelle for lunch at Zed and enjoyed tapas and white sangria.
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SpainAragonZaragozaPlaza deNtra Senora del Pilar41°39’22” N 0°52’38” W
May 31, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 20 °C
An easy 2 hour high speed train to a new city. Zaragoza feels quite authentic and relatively untouristed. Hotel Pilar Plaza is nice and right across from the basilica. Pablo Gargallo museum andRead more
SpainAragonZaragozaPlaza deNtra Senora del Pilar41°39’22” N 0°52’38” W
June 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Warm day and full of activities. Walked to the Aljufiera (twice as they decided to close it as parliament was sitting), crossed the roman bridge and visited the Goya museum. Food wise started the dayRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBurgosSan Lesmes42°20’35” N 3°41’45” W
June 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 15 °C
4 hour fast train in first class through lush green scenery to Burgos. Big city but gorgeous centre. Hotel room overlooking plane trees and fast flowing river. Cathedral chapels were amazing.
Had funRead more
SpainLeónParque Del Cid Campeador42°35’60” N 5°34’13” W
June 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 12 °C
Had a lovely breakfast in cafe by the river, walked up to the castle, then stumbled on the Corpus Christi celebration parade. Over to the Monestary de Los Huelgos with its ornate interior where guidedRead more
SpainLeónParque Del Cid Campeador42°35’60” N 5°34’13” W
June 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 9 °C
Cold, rainy day 8-13 degrees but spent fairly leisurely. Had a real breakast at Hotel Via Leon, then met the Joshua Tree and Nova Scotians from yesterday for the tour of San Isidoro monastry where weRead more
