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July 6th 2017
Published: July 11th 2017
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As we took off from Lisboa to fly to Spain for our second leg in that country on this trip, we left behind a land which in many ways surprised us all. Their wine was particularly wonderful and great value.The next time we shop for red wine in Calgary we will be able buy Portugese with confidence. We already know their port quite well. Our Skoda five-seater rental car from Barcelona Airport was ex... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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The two Leos - Norm and Jeanette pose with the lion.The two Leos - Norm and Jeanette pose with the lion.
The two Leos - Norm and Jeanette pose with the lion.
Monument to Columbus in Barcelona.Monument to Columbus in Barcelona.
Monument to Columbus in Barcelona.
Barcelona Cathedral by Gaudie.Barcelona Cathedral by Gaudie.
Barcelona Cathedral by Gaudie.
Barbequing at community function, Vila-Seca.Barbequing at community function, Vila-Seca.
Barbequing at community function, Vila-Seca.
A pleasure to join the citizens of Vila-Seca at their community event.A pleasure to join the citizens of Vila-Seca at their community event.
A pleasure to join the citizens of Vila-Seca at their community event.
Families start to gather in Vila-Seca.Families start to gather in Vila-Seca.
Families start to gather in Vila-Seca.
Aren't they happy or not?Aren't they happy or not?
Aren't they happy or not?
Tightest parking ever.Tightest parking ever.
Tightest parking ever.
Finding street parking was always a challenge but we managed this tight squeeze without touching. Kudos to Norm.
Evening in Salou.Evening in Salou.
Evening in Salou.
First evening at Lunatic restaurant, Salou.First evening at Lunatic restaurant, Salou.
First evening at Lunatic restaurant, Salou.
Everything was so good we returned for our last evening dinner before departure.
Walking Salou after dinner.Walking Salou after dinner.
Walking Salou after dinner.
Many great gelato bars lined the streets.
Reus, Gaudie's birthplace.Reus, Gaudie's birthplace.
Reus, Gaudie's birthplace.
He was born here but none of his work is represented in Reus.
At Tarragona port.At Tarragona port.
At Tarragona port.
Older fishing boats.Older fishing boats.
Older fishing boats.
The one in the foreground was so small, I wondered how far out to sea it would venture.
Lunch time snack on our veranda.Lunch time snack on our veranda.
Lunch time snack on our veranda.
Salou at night.Salou at night.
Salou at night.
People, people, everywhere. Exciting.
My mushroom tapa.My mushroom tapa.
My mushroom tapa.
The taste of fresh product in Spain is most noticeable.
Enjoying tapasEnjoying tapas
Enjoying tapas
Tapa bar.Tapa bar.
Tapa bar.
Several tapas are ready for serving, offering a wide variety of Spanish cuisine.
Between our resort and the beach behind Jeanette.Between our resort and the beach behind Jeanette.
Between our resort and the beach behind Jeanette.
Early evening on the restaurant-lined pedestrian promenade, Salou.Early evening on the restaurant-lined pedestrian promenade, Salou.
Early evening on the restaurant-lined pedestrian promenade, Salou.



12th July 2017

Naomi Rattray
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Food and fun
I suggest it is better to read your blog on a full stomach, otherwise one's mouth is watering more and more ?
13th July 2017

Josie James
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I learned so much
I sure am learning so much about the countries you all visit. You sure are a good writer.
14th July 2017

KIM
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La dolce vita! Great poolside entertainment for me. Unique and wonderful travel experiences.
14th July 2017

Kim
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An Instagram account would do your travels way more justice not to mention propel you to fame and the perks that come with it. Social media is powerful. I think you could easily get a huge following
21st July 2017

Heather Gun-Munro
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Focus on food and fun - back in Spain
Food was certainly the focus and who can blame you? It looked so delicious and tempting. Looks like you had another great time.

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