La Grande Maison
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Discovering Palafox
... the hotel to watch the game, more really to watch the people. Each small bar in the neighborhood has at least 1 flat screen tv and is filled with people, even spilling out onto the sidewalk. Grabbing a seat outside without much view of the tv we enjoy a light dinner and local beer. Game ends in a tie 2-2, we walk back to our hotel after grabbing an ice-cream. Good night Ozzie.
Time for some historical sightseeing. ...
The End....Nooooooooooo
... it would be nice to veg out. So, in 100+ type weather, I found peace and solace in Southern Spain. The city was exactly how you pictured old school Spain. Beautiful buildings, narrow streets and yes, my first castle. I have been immersed in the kingdoms of Winterfell and Casterly Rock these past few weeks. And while i admit this was no Red Keep, it was pretty impressive. I was able ...
Cruisin' the 'Cruise Barcelona'
... squatting’ in a bar all day. In fear of being asked to ‘move on’ at any time – we have brought our own food on board – we ‘justify’ our presence by occasionally splashing out on coffees, small snacks, etc. Fortunately, the boat is not too full so we’re OK – even when surreptitiously scoffing our bread, cheese and salami directly under the nose of the waiters…
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Time to see what Gaudi is about
... It spat it back and the gate rose....
Hmmm that was easy. Looked around dude beside me that just pulled in was lookin at me kinda grinning I suspect thinking something along the lines of dumb ass.... I feigned a stretch and lit the tire up.... Even with ASC on I cat walked outta there! I hate toll booths!
My gal really kicked in as I was taking off ramps left right and center. All good...I finally hit the city proper and....it's a bigggggg ...
Day 364 - Beauty in Barcelona
... to the symphony of staccato voices that permeate the air. All around you, sights, sounds, scents - the pulse of life. We ramble down La Rambla, the main drag and draw for the tourist crowd, nibble our way through St. Josep’s Market eating fresh tropical fruits, thinly sliced Carpaccio ham and cured local Manchego cheeses, and tour the city at night when towering draconian steeples and solemn stone statues take on a haunted ethereal ...
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