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Sue and I visited Spain in 2017, and these were some of our experiences.

Photos from Spain

The problem with modern photography is that it's sooooo easy to take soooo many photographs. Unlike the old days where film afforded you at most 36 photographs before you needed to change, the modern "slide night" could end up lasting several days and several nights. To make it easier when I catch up with friends … Continue reading Photos from Spain

October 23, 2017June 8, 2019Spain, Travel2 Comments

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 online which indicated a town of great beauty. On top of that, there was the story of a town that was once the capital city … Continue reading Toledo and Madrid

October 18, 2017April 24, 2019madrid, san miguel market, Spain, toledo, Travel2 Comments

San Sebastian and Bilbao

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 takes about five hours, and once again, we’re passing through the vast countryside of Spain. At first, the landscape from Barcelona to San Sebastian was … Continue reading San Sebastian and Bilbao

October 17, 2017April 24, 2019bilbao, san sebastian, Spain, TravelLeave a comment

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. Even though I thought it was very good, it was a little disappointing, since some parts of the park were closed off for renovation. Since … Continue reading Gaudi Friday

October 14, 2017April 24, 2019barcelona, Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà, gaudi, Spain, Travel1 Comment

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 city draped in the national flag. In stark contrast, the Catalan flag dominated the buildings, often accompanied by a sign with some kind of political … Continue reading Fiesta Nacional de España

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017barcelona, Spain, TravelLeave a comment

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 our glasses. And what a whirlwind twenty four hours it had been. After meeting Sue late last night at the airport, and checking in to … Continue reading Hello Barcelona

October 12, 2017April 24, 2019barcelona, Spain, TravelLeave a comment

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 this afternoon/this evening, and in some ways, feel like I only skimmed the surface. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national … Continue reading Monday in Madrid

October 10, 2017April 17, 2019Arts, madrid, Spain, TravelLeave a comment

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