Apartamentos Vilaret Barcelona
Pasaje Vilaret, 13 Barcelona, Catalonia, 08013, Spain and Canary Islands
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The last night in Barcelona
... at Cafe Spritz. I had stopped there on at least four occasions during my stay for a refreshing drink. I had really grown to like an aperitivo called Aperol. I tried it once in Italy and liked it. I think it´s similar to Campari, but perhaps not as bitter. The drink is Aperol, Cava (they use Prosecco in Italy) and a little soda water. And, at Cafe Spritz, they add an olive and an orange slice. Interesting combination. If you get it in a ...
Adios a Barcelona
So today was my last day here and I can't say I'm too horribly upset about it. The people, for the most part, have continued to lean toward the rude side and I have to say I am more than ready to eat a home cooked meal. My feet continue to ache and I'm pretty sure I have done some permanent damage because even after being off them all night, they hurt just to once again stand up without shoes or even walking anywhere. I had to switch rooms this morning and now I'm in a room ...
Spanish Castle Magic
... t sit there like some silly fool waiting for a certain dish to come along, only to have some other turkey grab it just when it gets close.
The fourth and final full day in this marvelous place saw us brave the metro, and no, we did not end up in a strange place, or get robbed. The latter may have something to do with my somewhat shaggy beard and unkempt hair. I’ve started to notice that people are giving me a wider berth than usual when I stroll down the street, and ...
Barcelona Quarterly Visit
... olive oil. There were also some olives to share. The first course was a lobster bisque soup. It was quite tasty. The main course was a steak; however, it was served in a manner I have never seen. It was on a large bone. Arranged around the bone were slices of the cooked steak. The slices were about 3/8" thick. The side dish were whole, roasted peppers. They sort of looked like jalapenos, but they ...
Catch the Castellers
... child, climbs to the top and raises one hand with four fingers – symbolizing the stripes of the Catalina flag. The uniforms consist of white pants, a black sash and a colored shirt emblazed with the team emblem. The sash plays a crucial role for climbers as it is used as a foothold.
The teams are quite large with the majority of the members ...


