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Jardins de la Reina Victòria

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    • Day 3

      Barcelona 2.5

      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 Park Guell in the hills above the city.
      We visited the markets and sampled some of the food.
      Rod and I visited the maritime museum and stopped for a cold drink "nudge nudge" on the way back to the hotel.
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    • Day 8

      Tag 8: Sightseeing in Barcelona

      September 14, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Heute haben wir uns einen freien Tag gegönnt und Barcelona besichtigt. Was für eine tolle Stadt! Abends sind wir zum Hafen gefahren und dann ging es zur Abwechslung mal wieder zum Campingplatz und wir haben die Nacht im Dachzelt verbracht. Bei angenehmen Temperaturen und Meeresrauschen im Hintergrund war das eine gemütliche Nacht. Und morgen geht es in die Wüste...Read more

    • Day 3

      Montserrat

      August 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      So having been to Barcelona before we've seen most of the sites And so we decided to head out of the city to the mountain village of Montserrat. We headed to the train station at Espanya and bought the tickets for the journey.

      The train was mostly empty and yet someone still managed to take the bag! We realised halfway through the journey and reported the theft on arrival in Montserrat, although had to wait until we got back to Barcelona to report to the police.

      We spent a couple of hours wandering around the town and enjoying the views before getting the funicular railway back down to the station for our return trip to Barcelona.

      On arrival in Barcelona we went to the police station to report the theft and spent a frustrating 3 hours waiting for a copy of the report.

      We also applied for our emergency travel documents, while having a beer, in the knowledge that it may take a couple of working days to be ready to collect!

      Back at the hotel we showered before going out for a few drinks in the city.

      Despite the theft, we didn't let it ruin the day or the holiday although it has been a complete PITA.
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    • Day 2

      Tapas #1

      October 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Nach einem längeren Fußweg habe ich am späten Nachmittag endlich meine Barcelona Karte abholen können. Danach gönnte ich mir eine Stärkung in einer Tapas Bar. Da gibt es ja einiges zum ausprobieren. Es war urgemütlich in bequemen Sesseln am Rand vom Gehsteig. Leute beobachten. Danach hatte wieder Kraft für einen weiteren Museumsbesuch.Read more

    • Day 2

      Madrid to Barcelona

      August 26, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      I had a fairly late start and after breakfast and a short run got a transfer to the airport at 11:00 a.m.. A captain and then had some more food and a drink while waiting for the plane in the Iberia lounge.

      Boarding was pretty swift and the flight was just under an hour during which time they managed to serve, drink and some nibbles - Spanish ham, cheese and bread stick pieces.

      On arrival with no customs to go through, it was a quick walk to the station for the short trip into the city. I checked into hotel and then headed back out again to go and meet at Ed who by now had finished work as it was 4:00 p.m.. We had a couple of beers in a street bar and then came back to the hotel for a shower and then headed out for a few more drinks and some food. We had an earlyish night ready for day of sightseeing.
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    • Day 50

      Visit to Monserrat

      June 19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

      Collected at the hotel today by breathless guide who was running a few moments late. When he found out we’re were Kiwis he said Kai Ora! He knew NZ very well as he had been a guide. He knew NZ very well! Off we drove in a van an hours trip to Monserrat! It’s an amazing geographic area. Strange rock formations due to geological forces. We took the 1918 rope funicular up the very steep mountain, then we hiked a small distance further up, before the long decent down. The guide Matai advised us to walk on our heels going down to save our knees. It seemed to work. I might need to try this out a few more times.
      The Monastery is built around legend of the statue of a Madonna & Child circa 880 a.d. monastery also houses a music school previously for the kids of nobility, now based on talent !
      The guide was excellent, so we learnt lots about the area and Spain in general. The area was extremely dry, after 30 months of drought.
      After our hike we went through the church to see the statue, then checked out the gift shop, (of course). Lunch then we looked at some stalls selling local products, e.g. cheese, honey, nougat, quince paste, candied nuts etc.
      the 5.30 hours went very quickly!
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    • Day 135

      Umzug Verabschiedung & Wiedersehen

      July 5, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

      Am Sonntag an dem Tabea nach Hause geflogen ist, mussten wir auch aus unserer Wohnung ausziehen, weshalb alles ein bisschen stressig war. Immerhin hat sich in 4 Monaten eine Menge angesammelt.

      Ich habe mich schweren Herzens von allen verabschiedet und bin zur nächsten Vermietung gefahren um den Schlüssel für die neue Wohnung abzuholen.
      Da ich noch Besuch erwartet habe, war eine neue Wohnung für letzten 3 Wochen die beste Option.

      Die Schlüsselübergabe verlief zum Glück reibungslos, nachdem mir zuvor bereits mitgeteilt wurde, dass es eine andere Wohnung ist, als die die ich gemietet hatte. Leider kam ich vor Ort aber nicht sofort in die Wohnung, da die Hausmeisterin ihren Schlüssel von innen stecken lassen hat 😳...

      Da ich bereits alle meine Sachen in den 2. Stock geschleppt hatte, habe ich im Hausflur auf den Schlüsseldienst gewartet. Es war ein sehr aufregender und emotionaler Tag bis dahin. 🥴

      Dann habe ich mich eingerichtet und ein paar Sachen eingekauft, bevor ich Mama und Bine am Plaza España abgeholt habe.
      Es tat richtig gut die beiden nach dem Tag und der langen Zeit wieder zu sehen.

      Wir waren abends Tapas essen, sind an meiner alten Wohnung vorbei gelaufen und am nächsten Tag waren wir in Sitges.
      Abends habe ich ihnen Honest Greens und El Born gezeigt und am Mittwoch ist Claudia dazu gekommen.

      Obwohl alle 3 schon mal in Barcelona waren, haben wir uns noch viel angeschaut, waren shoppen, am Strand, im Meer und sind ganz viel gelaufen (dank Claudias Schrittzähler). Wir haben es uns richtig gut gehen lassen und es hat sich auch für mich eher nach Urlaub angefühlt.

      Claudia ist am Sonntag wieder nach Hause geflogen, Mama und Bine am Montag. Es war schön den dreien die Stadt mal von einer anderen Perspektive zeigen zu können.
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    • Day 19

      Heat stroke or hangover?

      July 8, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

      We woke up for check out & obviously I left my packing for the morning. When I woke up, I was instantly going to pass out. As if the room wasnt small and hot enough, we had to add hangover to the mix. Trying to pack was the worst things in the world. I couldnt forcus for more than 30 seconds. It took me probably an hour to pack my stuff & thats if I didnt leave anything behind.

      As soon as we were done packing, we went outside to sit in the shade to figure out what we were going to do with our bags until our bus ride later that night. We decided to bring them straight over to the bus stations via metro. Let me tell you... What a horrible effing decison. We 300% almost passed out in the metro because of the heat. All I wanted was water. According to Breanna, I was looking green.

      After leaving our bags, we took a bus to the Camp Nou stadium to do the tour. It was such an awesome feeling to have my feet basically on the feild of the biggest stadium in europe. I wish it could have been game night to experience what it feels like to have that place packed with die hard fans. We got to see the locker rooms, press conference rooms, VIP lounges, commentary booths, & so much more. It made me miss my team back home (who currently just took first place in our division 🎉).

      We did the museum part, where we got to see some unique things from Messi's career & a bunch of trophys theyve won over the years.

      As Canadians, it is our duty to find any hockey rink if were near by. We found one in spain..... What what. 🙌🏼
      It also felt so good because my body was so over heated from being in the sun all day yesterday& today. The cold air probably put my body into shock & I actually ended up walking to the garbage & puked my guts out... Dont worry, it was super low key thanks to my body guards. I felt better but still had a massive head ache & would get increasingly worse as soon as sun would hit my body. Could have been hangover, heat stoke or dehydration.. Who knows.

      We went back to the beach to do some last minute shopping along the board walk & just sat & chilled for a little bit enjoying our last few moments in Barcelona.

      We took the bus over to the bus station where we got our bus no problem. We get on, take our seats & then I realize I needed to pee sooo I get up to go to the bathroom & the bus driver comes over, starts yelling at me in spanish & slams the door in my face. I just remembering looking up at Shaunessa & going ... What? Some nice girl translated & said I couldnt go to the bathroom while the bus was stop,.. Wtf right?

      Anyways 7 hours later... We arrive in Mardid 😎
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    • Day 9

      We’re Here — Barcelona

      March 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      Another airport misadventure finding our driver at the airport but he found us and was very nice. Our first impression of the city: old and new. Some iconic architecture among modern glass buildings. The city is alive and the luxury brands take center stage. Our hotel is a little small so we’ll see. We ventured out on the streets of Barcelona with a long walk to Ciudad Condal. It reputedly serves the best tapas in Spain. We had cabreaos style eggs, hot green peppers, fried laminated artichokes, tomato bread and fish. Thanks to Dawn Booker for the recommendation! The young people at the table next to us remind us of the the luxury of youth and our girls. Viva Espana!Read more

    • Day 8

      Barcelona gang

      February 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Guys, it has been super-chulo to see all of you again and catch up a liitle bit, it's been ages! Thank you for arranging the gettogethers at such short notice.

      And don't forget, you have a guestroom with your name on it in Eslovenia!

      Marta, sacamos nuestro foto en Marocco!

      Barcelona, thanks for all the fish.
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