uberwarrior 373 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Have booked a long weekend for the me and the missus at the end of Sept. Thought I'd use some of my BA Avios points that have been gathering dust over the years as I never use them for upgrades when travelling for work which meant I had 635,000 to play with. Booked flights and 3 nights in a 5 star hotel and only had to cough up 70 quid, bargain. Really looking forwards to going now, this is a place that has always been on my bucket list. Haven't been to Spain for many years so will be interesting to see how it has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 We booked an apartment through airbnb for $504 for the week. It's a small attic apartment but has a nice terrace and everything we need. We like having a kitchen so we can eat breakfast and the occasional lunch in our own place. My wife will boil eggs and we'll have an Arabic style breakfast. Boiled egg, cheese, and bread...maybe hummus. It beats having to eat out every meal and leaves us more cash for nice dinners out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Well, everything is paid for. I just picked up travel insurance today and that was the last thing I needed to buy. Here we gooooo! (Well, in October.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Flying out today to Amman, then to Barcelona the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Pleasant voyage and post pics! If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Landed in Amman safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty 260 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Weird how Jordan is so safe compared to its neighbors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,034 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Have a good vacation Doc and put some pics up Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Ice cream guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 How fast do you have to eat it before it melts? If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 It's 91 F or so, so pretty quick. Street vendors now include veggie guy, ice cream guy, cotton candy guy, bottle gas guy, and cleaning products guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Veggie guy. I thought he was shouting into PA, but it's a recording. FIL says he's cheaper than supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 bottle gas guy You mean like as in compressed gases in bottles? Gasoline? some other sort of gas? Never heard of a street gas vendor before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 You mean like as in compressed gases in bottles? Gasoline? some other sort of gas? Never heard of a street gas vendor before. Propane tanks like for bbq grill. Lots of people use them for daily cooking. Gas stove or oven. MIL has electric range and oven but keeps special gas oven just to make bread. Poor people often only have bottle gas cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Barcelona is awesome. I want to try every food I see. Our rental is 5 minute walk to Familia Sagrada. Lots of little shops, restaurants, etc. Street festival last two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty 260 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes it is, la sagrada familia is such an awesome building. Check out las ramblas and the markets if you get a chance. My favorite place of all is the gothic district. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Today: Picasso museum. Beach front. Seafood restaurant off the beaten path, mostly locals. Mammoth museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,598 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes it is, la sagrada familia is such an awesome building. Check out las ramblas and the markets if you get a chance. My favorite place of all is the gothic district. My missus loves the gothic quarter too, it was one of the first places in Barna (local name for Barcelona) she ever took me to see. Today: Picasso museum. Beach front. Seafood restaurant off the beaten path, mostly locals. Mammoth museum. Getting off the beaten track is a great move, you can get a decent three course lunch/dinner for a lot cheaper if you follow the locals. Marina is in the city right now for her parent's 50th wedding anniversary, so if you bump into a loud angry woman then...oh I forgot for a moment where you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yesterday: Park Guell, walked around shops and familia sagrada. Day before: Casa Batllo and street festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Cosmocaixa science museum today. Not much for adults, son enjoyed it. Sweets at a local cafe. Food at home, fresh seafood purchased at market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Cleanest public restroom in the world. Enjoying a poo in Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,888 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Cleanest public restroom in the world. Enjoying a poo in Barcelona.Nice. Hope it was a clean wipe too. One of the best feelings in life that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Sagrada Familia is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. The inside was well worth the cost to enter. Absolutely awe inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Nice. Hope it was a clean wipe too. One of the best feelings in life that is.[emoji38] But true... Sounds like an awesome trip Doc. I'm feeling a little jealous and I hate travelling. If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 I just left the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. What an amazing building and work of art. I'm not Catholic, but this is something special for everyone. It brought tears to my eyes to see the glory and beauty inside and out. I saw plenty of Muslim head coverings, a few Sikh turbans, and masses of every ethnicity, all quiet, all respectful, and all agape at the marvel. Truly truly an incredible experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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