Travel Day!

Before I start with today ... I just need to share that when we were taking the garbage out at 7:30pm last night (as required), we noticed an Asian restaurant near our place called Zen Infusion. It felt like a manifestation of sorts, because while we were looking for a nice place for lunch earlier in the day yesterday ... I offhandedly commented that I'd do anything for gyoza right about now.

Well, wouldn't you know it?? The Japanese restaurant had gyoza and so many other options that tickled my taste buds. We had a fabulous meal and I was one happy girl as we jumped into bed early ... knowing we had a long day ahead of us.

We were up at 5:15am today to get to the train station for our 7:02am trip. Well, that is not exactly true. I was awake from 3:00am when I got up to tinkle and couldn't fall back to sleep. 🤨

The day started off with a wee little mountain. We were supposed to take out the garbage last night after 7:30pm. We are not sure why this is ... but garbage disposal happens ONLY in the evening. The bins are there ... I am not sure why it matters when we put the contents inside, but they have had the same ruling all through our travels.

Unfortunately, we forgot to empty to used coffee pod reservoir. And, when I tried to make a coffee at 5:15am, the pod was stuck! Then I realized that I would have to empty the reservoir into the garbage. They indicated it would cost us $30 EUROS if we didn't take out the trash. Grrr.

We made it to the train station but without a REAL coffee ... remember that the pods in our room are decaffeinated and without cream/milk. We had a 6 hour ride, so I was looking forward to getting a good coffee when we landed in Barcelona.

I had a bit of sleep on the train ... which was unusual but very welcome! And then, I gobbled up one of the sandwiches we had brought with us. They had some coffee service on the train. Even though it was instant coffee, it tasted pretty good.

I was still looking forward to a really nice cortado before we boarded a train to Sitges, but we decided to get tickets before we ordered a coffee. Oh... and I needed to tinkle. You cannot buy tickets online for Sitges. It must be because it is a local commuter train and runs every 20 mintues between Barcelona and Sitges.

The lady at the ticket booth did not speak English ... so when I asked about the times available ... she said 5 minutes. When I inquired if there was something later ... she lost it on me. I am guessing she had a bad day ... but ... we were now running for platform 11 and 12 ... with just minutes to spare ... with my full bladder.

Good news is ... we got on the train without accident/incident. I told myself I could wait until Sitges. Well .... wouldn't you know it ... no restrooms that I could access in Sitges.

We opted to simply get a taxi to the hotel. However, there were no taxis waiting at the taxi stand. I suggested we just wander over to the cafe across the street ... so I could get my morning coffee (at 3:00pm!). And, I would use the restroom there.

When we crossed the street and approached the cafe ... a man got up from a table and asked if we needed a cab. He was a driver and was waiting for people who needed rides. So, we were off again ... without coffee and without toileting.

Fortunately, it was only 10 mintues before we were checking into our hotel. We have been given wrist bands that get us into and out of everywhere ... kind of like all-inclusive resorts. We can see the ocean and pool from our balcony. YES!!! We have a balcony that we can sit on ,.. overlooking the pool.

There was not a soul in it when we checked in ... and then ... while we were having a bite to eat, people kept coming and coming. We are suspecting there is wedding party here for the weekend. It seems they all know one another.

I think we will be quite happy here to simply relax and recharge for a couple of days here before we head back to Barcelona. The old boy is sitting in the sun on the balcony right now. And ... the number of people enjoying the sunshine and the pool has increased astronomically!

Okay ... I'm going to say good-bye for now. We will see you again tomorrow. OHHHHH ... we have a king-size for the first time in almost a month. Yikes. I am looking forward to our sleep tonight!!

Oh ... and the they have a breakfast buffet! I am looking forward to enjoying breakfast OUT for our time here. They have had rain ... which is good because they are in a drought here too. Hopefully, though, we can enjoy some sun as well.

Sending love across the pond, k&j ❤️En savoir plus