Month: October 2017

18/10/2017 / James O'Brien / Blogging

Toledo and Madrid

Since I first began researching this trip, a visit to Toledo (about 50 minutes by bus south of Madrid) has been high on my list of priorities. I’d seen photographs … Read the rest “Toledo and Madrid”

17/10/2017 / James O'Brien / Blogging

After a couple of days visiting San Sebastian and Bilbao, we’re on the train headed back to Madrid. In common with the trip from Barcelona to San Sebastian, the trip … Read the rest “San Sebastian and Bilbao”

14/10/2017 / James O'Brien / Blogging

Gaudi Friday

On arriving in Barcelona a couple of days ago, one of the first things we did was pay a visit to Park Guell, designed by the renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi. … Read the rest “Gaudi Friday”

13/10/2017 / James O'Brien / Blogging

Fiesta Nacional de España

With recent moves for Catalan political independence, it’s an interesting time to be in Barcelona. In common with our own “national day” there were lots of people walking around the … Read the rest “Fiesta Nacional de España”

12/10/2017 / James O'Brien / Blogging

Hello Barcelona

At about ten o’clock last night, I checked the time. “Happy Anniversary”, I said to Sue, congratulating her on twenty-four hours in Spain. “Cheers”, we all said, as we raised … Read the rest “Hello Barcelona”

10/10/2017 / James O'Brien / Blogging

Monday in Madrid

If you have an interest in art, you could spend a day or two, or even longer at Madrid’s Reina Sofia. As it was, I spent several hours there late … Read the rest “Monday in Madrid”