Barcelona-a traveler's paradise

Trip Start Jan 10, 2008
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Trip End Apr 22, 2008


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Sunday, April 13, 2008

The 1962 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans & seasoned travelers already knew-Barcelona is one of the world's greatest resources. Vibrant & earthy, commercial & cultural, this city of 4 million residents is the capital of Spains region of Catalonia. This is not my first visit to Barcelona so I passed on the scenic & historical highlights of the city as I've seen them before.
I walked the entire length, both ways, of the wide tree-lined promenade of Las Rambla, the city's busiest & most colorful promenade. I loved seeing the very talented & beautifully costumed mimes performing for the crowd.
From La Rambla, it was a short walk to the marina, which has become a very popular area with an IMAX theatre, lovely shops & a 3 story mall. Unfortunately, those darn Euros kept me from buying anything. A simple souvenir tee shirt is 22 Euros, about $35.00.
What a surprise to find the Reial Club Maritim De Barcelona (yacht club) in the marina, too. It's a beautiful 2 story club & I really enjoyed sitting on the upper deck eating Tapas (appetizers), sipping espresso & people watching. (My Spanish sure came in handy as no one spoke English).
Back onboard, we watched a performance of Flamenco dancers & musicians. It was spectacular & they received a standing ovation.
We are currently enroute to Gibraltar, where we will arrive tomorrow.
Buneos noches!
Linda
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