Barcelona has proved to be a bit of gem and it is a city that I would quite happily return to on my own if the need arose.
I’m sat with my third leisurely coffee. Jane is off walking the streets, and it’s still incredibly hot.
I feel very fortunate that that I finally got here given the flight cock ups of last year, but also lucky that in a few days time I’m off to London to see Nu and the National Opera.
Strike that, I’m not lucky, but I am fortunate
I’m fortunate that I’ve saved my overtime money and am able to do these nice things in Life.
Life feels so much better when you make the effort……
You do sound happy.
ReplyDeleteA return visit will be something good to look forward to.
I am happy
DeleteThat was just the sort of colourful, rich and leisurely break you needed. And it already sounds as if it hs done you good. Won't bother telling you how grim the weather has been back home while you have been in the sunshine. I shall merely say my winter woolly hats are back out for dog walks!
ReplyDeleteOh lord. I must admit ( though not complain ) that it was too hot . The walk to the Gaudi garden almost killed me
DeleteIn what ways would say that Trelawnyd is like Barcelona?
ReplyDeletePatatas
DeleteYou are certainly fortunate, but then you work hard to achieve it! Have a safe, uneventful journey home. The dogs will have missed you. xx
ReplyDeleteThey have done , but trendy carol and her hubby did them proud
DeleteSo glad that it has been a good visit, especially seeing the two weather systems that have been rattling around the whole of Europe
ReplyDeleteIt was too hot but I drank gallons of water
DeleteTotally agree with that last sentence John. Little forays - which you are very good at- are food for the soul.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear weave,..
DeleteSo glad you have had a great experience. You set priorities and do what it takes to make them happen.
ReplyDeleteNo point playing any victim
DeletePleased that you have enjoyed your break, Barcelona is a fabulous city. Enjoy the opera with Nu.
ReplyDeleteOh lord I’m so excited there’s more fun to be had ,
DeleteI like that you changed from lucky to fortunate. We all have choices and decisions to make. It looks like you have had a wonderful time away. I lived vicariously through you! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI’m flattered Jen xx
DeleteSafe travels home, John. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself!
ReplyDeleteI’m home now with my usual dog covering and a bulldog licking my tired feet
DeleteHow sweet it is!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Hugs x
DeleteIt seems you find the most interesting places to enjoy and relax into x
ReplyDeleteAlongside millions lol
DeleteIt's important to enjoy the fruits of our labours!
ReplyDeleteToo bloody right debra
DeleteI think again of the poet Mary Oliver 'Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?' Jane x
ReplyDeleteNicely remembered Jane xx
DeleteIt is fortunate that you live close to europe so that you can take mini breaks. For us it is a long flight so we tend to take a week or two once we get there. Glad you got at least a peek of Barcelona. Safe trip home. GG
ReplyDeleteYes, the flight home with Spanish company vueling was swift and efficient and from Barcelona drinking coffee to home was 5 hours
DeleteMy father always told me to travel while I was young, before either your feet or your stomach can’t take it. He had ulcers at the time and now my feet can’t take any more so I am so glad I took his advice. I may have overdone it a bit but am happy with what I saw before the masses discovered some awesome places. Do it now John if you can. GG
ReplyDeleteI wish I’d taken your fathers advice, but as usual I’m a late starter
DeleteGlad you've had a good time despite the heat. Casa Batllo! That's one of the houses I visited when I was there. So glad you got to see it too.
ReplyDeleteI found the house an incredibly moving experience
DeleteThe audio shut away the tourists
I'm glad you have had a good time on your travel adventure with Jane..
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely time indeed , great fun
DeleteI’m driving back from Carmel by the Sea. It is always such a great time
ReplyDeleteIsn’t that where The Birds were shot
DeleteBodega Bay, north of SF
DeleteIf you have opportunity, another coastal town in Spain is Valencia. It's less touristy, and has a lot of Roman ruins. Also good markets.
ReplyDeleteAs u know I know Sitges well , I may go to “ bears “ week next year
DeleteYou sound relaxed and peaceful! So glad this trip has been a good one. Thanks for sharing bits & pieces of Barcelona with us. Have enjoyed all your photos! Safe travels home.
ReplyDeleteHome now, covered in dogs, work in the morning xxlovely to be cool
DeleteYes, you are fortunate but you've been wise to save your money so you can take these wonderful trips. Thanks for bringing us your view of Barcelona.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, I kind of fell in love with some of it
DeleteThank you Debby
ReplyDeleteI love the way your Troll shows themselves up. They spend their time complaining about you, a blogger who is sipping beer in a lovely foreign city and who could not give them a second thought.
ReplyDeleteIdiot.
So glad you loved Barcelona
I visited the city last
In {gulp}
1974 when i was in the Navy
Keith
It was great reading your posts from Barcelona,and all the photos,glad you had a great time there.I couldn’t have taken that heat! Although things have been a bit too cool here lately,and lots of heavy showers! You have still got your trip to London to look forward to Enjoy! X
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous trip - and well deserved (you earn it, you spend it how you like!) - and thank you for helping me remember our wonderful trip way back in 2007!! At the time, we teachers took a laminated "Flat Stanley" coloured by our children with us, and propped him up on famous landmarks and sent the photo home. Flat Stanley visited the Gaudi gardens Parc Guell too, and the unfinished Sangria familia of course. I noticed how much more congested it was - the tourist numbers have skyrocketed, haven't they. The dogs will have been so relieved you're home - and checked out all your foreign smells, I'll bet.
ReplyDeleteMy ex-husband's nephew sent us Flat Stanley from Pittsburgh years ago and we showed him round France and Italy (I live in France). He even went up the Mont Blanc (although I did feel a real fool)!
DeleteI don't know if it's still the same, but flying into Spain I was always met by a very distinctive 'perfume'. I was told it was their soap, but I never found out the name.
ReplyDeleteShort breaks can be so refreshing and happy! You planned well and it was so worth it. Good company on the trip too. I enjoyed your vibrant photos very much.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had a good visit to Barcelona. My goal in life is to return there someday!
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