Spain: Sweating in Barcelona --and loving it :)


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September 4th 2008
Published: September 5th 2008
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We arrived in Barcelona to discover our hostel was right in the middle of a festival. Sleep was not going to happen for a long time, so we dropped our bags and joined the fun. People from all ages were filling the streets and having a good time celebrating The Festival of Saints. There were live bands on every block, people passing around Mojitos (minty cocktail), and every block was decorated in ... Read Full Entry



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Parc GuellParc Guell
Parc Guell

Ewa having a moment.
The pondThe pond
The pond

How romantic
The Chocolate MuseumThe Chocolate Museum
The Chocolate Museum

Jill finally found a reptile she likes, one made of chocolate.
BarcelonaBarcelona
Barcelona

More works by Gaudi
BarcelonaBarcelona
Barcelona

Bizzare architecture
Barcelona sailboats!Barcelona sailboats!
Barcelona sailboats!

By the harbour
Bari Gotic areaBari Gotic area
Bari Gotic area

Lovely streets...
MarketMarket
Market

Totally awesome, rich colours indicating healthy looking fruit!
MarketMarket
Market

Wish we had these in Saskatchewan!
Main strip - RamblaMain strip - Rambla
Main strip - Rambla

Jill took a liking to a chicken and had considered taking it back to Canada...wonder if customs would be an issue?
RamblaRambla
Rambla

Can anyone say Salmonella?
Rambla stripRambla strip
Rambla strip

Gorgeous paintings...I want them all!



5th September 2008

Croatia
I can't wait to hear about Croatia. I hope you like it as it was one of my recommendations along with Lagos!! I sure hope to get to visit Croatia one day! Alli

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