Computer Woes Again

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Well, after 21 hours of traveling I made it to the hotel. For some reason, this trip just didn't seem that real to me until I was in the Frankfurt Airport waiting for my connection. It was only then that I really ¨got¨what I was up to. The plane rides were fine, although I have to admit dismay at the dinner. Chicken Cacciatore again? Really? That is what I had a year and a half ago on my last long haul. But, I managed to eat it all. The short hop to Barcelona on Lufthansa was the best. They had an Asian style wrap in a flour tortilla. It was truly amazing.

At the Barcelona Airport, I took a bus to the Plaza Catalunya near my hotel. With each trip I am a little more comfortable and bold in my decisions. I toyed with the idea of a taxi, but never thought about a driver waiting for me at the airport this trip. The bus was fine and only 9 Euros round trip.

I have never been able to log online with my laptop here at the hotel. Will try to take it to a Starbucks or somewhere to see if I can get online tomorrow. If not, then I am carrying the worlds heaviest Kindle charger, since that is what I am using the stupid laptop for now. I took a quick half hour nap, showered and wandered down the Ramblas. It was crowded, but enjoyable. On the way back, I wanted some food, but did not want the tourist trap crap I saw on the Ramblas. I finally found a place where I really did not fit it, being a tourist, so plopped myself down and ordered olives, jamon, calamari and a huge beer. To my brother Ted I say this, hold on for the picture. I did you proud! Everything was so darn good. I was so in the spirit of it that when an older French lady was not sure what to do, I told her to just point and say uno, uno and uno. She was delighted and came over several times to thank me. Uh huh, as if I knew what I was doing. Still, it worked and she was happy. That really put the day in perspective. True I am irked about the computer, but really it is moments like that and experiences like that dinner that are why I travel. I promise I will have pictures, but for now just picture me a little tipsy, full, tired as all get out and really really super happy that I am here. Thanks for reading this if you made it all the way down here. It is great to have you on this trip with me.

Side note: For some reason the computer logged me on today, so here are the pictures. Guess the laptop was as tired as I was from traveling all day. Hope you enjoy the photos.

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Photos

Lunch in Frankfurt
Yummy lunch in the Frankfurt Airport

Restaurant
This was such a fun place

Small Beer
That was my small beer with dinner.

Comments

[Ted]

Hi B, glad you are on your way. Can't wait to see the pictures. Is the mug even bigger than the ones you brought home for Kirwin and I last year? If so, hurray for you! Have fun, be safe, and keep the blog coming.