Tag: Barcelona

  • Saturday 1 July 2006 Highlights: The Madrid Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Today was supposed to only be travelling to Madrid but when we got to the city we found the bus couldn’t get into our accommodation.   Leaving the bus and hiking plus using the metro most people were not happy (it was 35)…

  • Friday 30 June 2006 Highlights: Sangria, flamenco dancing On this extremely hot day I only visited some award winning buildings designed by Atoni Gaudi (1852-1926) who has a very interesting style.

  • Thursday 29 June 2006 Highlights: Las Rambas, Placa de Catalunya fountain After a long hot night sleeping on top of the bed (I think it was 30 degrees in the room!)  I set off with me new South Africa friend John, to explore the city. Today we visited: – Placa de Catalunya, with its beautiful…

  • Wednesday 28 June 2006 Highlights: The Palace of the Popes (Avignon), bustling Las Ramas (Barcelona) Travelling from Nice to Barcelona we stopped off at Avignon, France for a short period.   Avignon was the home of the Popes during the 14th century after Rome become too risky. The Palace of the Popes is magnificent however…