http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Aragon/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Spain , Aragon en-us Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:17:30 BST Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:17:30 BST Hello all We took the bus from Barcelona and an hour before arriving in Zaragoza we witnessed a screaming match between two women of around 50 years. Ewa is not the only one who does not like it when the seat in front of her fully reclines The bus driver had to actually separate the women with the help of some passengers and evict one of the women off the bus typical Jill slept through it al http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-319843.html SOOOOOOOOO.....im still looking for flats but its like one decline after the oher as well as the usual sleazes who ask for photos sorry i think not found somewhere more suitable lolfound a group on facebook for people who are heading to Zaragoza next month they seem very helpful and friendly but afew of them are still struggling to find places to stay because o the Expo thats on well http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-309392.html So we have made it back across the Atlantic but now there are only two of us left on the trip. sadly we had to say goodbye to Gee at Madrid airport as she made here weary way home to Omagh. The overnight flight wasn't too bad and the prospect of even hotter weather in Madrid cheered us up. Unfortunately mel getting flinched on the Metro didn't but as we later found out this is an all too common http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/blog-307499.html We last caught the blog up while we were still in Bordeaux. Since then we have crosed the border into Spain Our last month will be spent seeing what we can of the Iberian Peninsula we are still trying to work in a couple of days in Portugal. Our first stop was Pamplona. Yes this is where the bulls run. No we did not see them run. We had the option of Bastille Day in France or the runnin http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-302232.html What a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the World Fair where all countries around the world to share their cultures and unite around the issue of waterconservation regulation quality whatever it means to each country. Okay okay...one might have taken this to also be a chance for countries to sell tourism so Malta sold us. The United States did not participate in this International E http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/blog-297877.html The plane was late leaving Copenhagen so by the time we got to Barcelona there was only really time to get ourselves sorted at our hotel room and then go out for a wander to find somewhere to eat. We ended up in a Pizzeria served by a friendly waiter who was from Cuba the fun thing about travel is the people you meet. Enjoyed our little chat.The next morning it was off on a bus with other peop http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-296207.html hey allright now im still in sunny scotland but thought that since im gonna be living it up in zaragoza pretty soon i shoud get some form of communication sorted incase by some dreadful feat he flat which i havent found yet has no internet.in just under 2 months i will be leaving lovely greenock for zaragoza...weyhey .... where ill be studying spanish and french in the facultad de filos http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-294080.html Morning http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-287381.html Morning http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-287378.html After a good night's sleep at Vicky's house we woke up to the sound of my mobile phone around 9am my uncle was calling to check where we were and when were we getting to Lleida. This call set up our plans for the rest of the trip. I told my uncle we had stayed in Madrid for the night and that we would most likely take the night bus to Barcelona to arrive the next day cause we wanted to visit my g http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-279118.html After spending two days in Barcelona we decided to visit Yannick's cousins Mel and Seba a up in Huesca. We originally considered only staying a couple of days so not to impose but after we got a taste of 1. beautiful city of Huesca 2.Seba who continuously put us in hysterics you don't understand Put Yannick and Seba together in a room and they'll keep you entertained for hours and 3. Mel feed http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-257040.html Ah Spain. The land of cerveza tapas and endless fiestas Our first long weekend we booked a trip to Spain. We bought plane tickets from Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Madrid Spain for 1euro cent each After taxes and airport fees we paid a total of 60euro TOTAL That means 2 roundtrip tickets to Spain for less than 100 total How could we say no Andrea studied in Zaragoza http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-240039.html It is midnight. I am lying on a mattress in my good friend Conchis' flat in Zaragoza Spain. I can't help but realize how much of an emotional roller coaster it is to travel the globe visiting long lost friends...430 am December 29Fog is being punched through as a black BMW races through the frosty Alpine roads of Switzerland. The distant glow of light burns silently on the mountains and valleys http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-234725.html Hello there to everyone. I can't believe how long it has been since I have updated this nearly 1 year now. Where do I start So much has happened and changed since I wrote my blog last time Rather than bore you with every episode during the last year I will try and update you as to what we are doing now.We have sold our house in England which is a HUGE relief. We are still living here in http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-234422.html We are back in London a little more tanned and a lot more relaxed after the warm up leg of our big trip to Jamie and Eva's wedding in Tudela Spain. The whole weekend especially the wedding was awesome. We ate and drank pretty much non stop gin and tonics come in pints and discovered that scottish country dancing works very well to spanish musicWe are off again tomorrow and Alastair is hopin http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-209552.html Righto so I have arrived at last.First impressionswell it seems most of the city is under construction due to the Expo next year a bit annoying since right outside my hotel window ive got what seems to be the worlds biggest drill. NO KIDDING its about 6ft in diameter and about 40ft deepObviously the first thing we did ws go straight to the Irish Bar called P.Flaherty's and made friend http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-202224.html Early start We were heading to Andorra set the destination in Tom Tom we were making great progress until we mentioned to one an another we hadnrsquot seen a sign to Andorra out with the old trusty paper map differently heading to Andorra but one in the middle of no where not the one in mind . Stopped and re routed but as we were going along we spied the most specutalur campsite c http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-178095.html Hello everyone.This is just a brief update of what is happening over here in Spain as I have not updated our Blog since Natalies Birthday which seems ages ago now.Well what have we been upto I hear you ask I am sure you will not be surprised to hear that we have had 2 more fiestas since the last blog. The first at the end of January and the second TODAY We have also celebrated the Carval he http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-135310.html Our 10day love affair with a Smart Car for Two must come as all good things do to an end. Its been fun but its time to stop paying tolls and buying gas and instead return to the days of lugging all our worldly possessions on our backs. Yay. We agree that renting a car was a good decision...however we are more aware than ever of how much we never want to own one. Never again do I want to http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-121064.html This all started on her actual Birthday 6th January. An extremely difficult day to have a Birthday in Spain as EVERYWHERE is closed due to the celbration of the 3 kings. We opened her Birthday presents and all spent a lovely quiet day together. This finished with a Birthday tea. The Spanish eat a special cake of kings day called Roscon so it seemed apt that Natalie having her Birthday on Ki http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-119008.html As far as Rowan is concerned it could not have come any sooner. She has been asking when she is going to her 'spanish school' like Natalie ever since we got here. Well the day has finally arrived Today Rowan put on her uniform and accompanied with her new school bag went off to nursery. She will be going from 09.00 12.00 Monday Friday to start with. Her first day was amazing She got http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-117829.html The 3 Kings 12th day of Christmas. The Spanish celebrate on the 12th day of Christmas. This is when the 3 kings 3 Reyes come and bring gifts the equivalent of Santa in England. Last night there was a parade through the city to celebrate the 3 kings arriving in Zaragoza ready to deliver the presents to everyone. We went to watch the parade and prepared for the arrival of the 3 kings.We ca http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-116717.html A good day all round despite being 30Flowers presents cards this was the wonderful start to my day. How could it get any betterWell it didSpicer McColl An offer on our house in EnglandWayhay It looks like despite having my bag stolen on New Years Eve the year is off to a good startOffer accepted solicitor contacted ball rolling. Lets hope it stays hunky dorey and all runs smo http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-116457.html Just wanted to wish you ALL a Happy New Year All the best for 2007 Lets hope its a good one http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-116456.html A real family Christmas ALL parents came over from England to celebrate our first Christmas with us.Please see the photos to view what a wonderful time we had and how Zaragoza looks at Christmas.Everyone has returned home safely now despite a few problems with cancelled flights. Sorry about the fog but at least we got to see you for longerChristmas fiestas are still happening here as the Sp http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-116443.html Marion Geoff arrived this week for their first visit to Zaragoza. We had a very enjoyable week and hope to see them here again soon. http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Spain/Aragon/Zaragoza/blog-116442.html