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The holiday from my holiday?

Last week i had a great time not having to do anything! i know it sounds bizarre but the past few months have just been so full on and exciting, i was in need of some nothing time. So i … Continue reading

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HG visits the Zoo

After navigating the confusing beauracracy of the Barcelona post Office i had a lovely lunch in the same place as yesterday ( i can be a creature of habit ) and was happy to see some of the same musicians … Continue reading

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Last day with my parents

I have so much to thank my parents for and have loved the time spent with them in south america and for the week here in barcelona. They have been incredibly supportive of my travels and the message above rings … Continue reading

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ROAD TRIP! Girona and the Costa Brava

Family road trips . The 3 words ignitememories and images of whining, terrible petrol station food and plenty of ups and downs but for us, it was completely pleasant! There were a number of helpful factors, A) We all get … Continue reading

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Catalan Cooking and a Cathedral

After meeting our lovely chef Terressa and discussing what we’d like to learn (something easy enough to repeat at home was our number one request!) We made our way from the Cook & Taste studio to the Boqueria Market (See … Continue reading

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A pleasant, explorative stroll

We started the morning at Passeig de Gràcia which is part of the 5 KM shopping line and is an important road in Barcelona. The wide boulevards on either side of Passeig de Gràcia add to the feeling of opulence … Continue reading

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Back to Barca!

I arrived back in Barcelona on Sunday after a looong haul from Buenos Aires and though i had only lived here for about 5 weeks, flying in over the city i felt a warming touch of familiarity and growing anticipation … Continue reading

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Palma de Mallorca – Part 3

I had a VERY early rise on wednesday, my last day on the island and it was DEFINITELY worth it! I woke at 5:30am and got picked up by my new friend We drove from Palma to municipality of Andratx … Continue reading

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Palma de Mallorca – Part 2

Made up for my lazy Tuesday afternoon as i had a VERY busy day of exploring the main sights and the old section of this beautiful island. First stop was a visit to Castell de Bellver – a gothic style … Continue reading

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Palma de Mallorca – Part 1

I have been having a wonderful time here but WOW getting here on Tuesday morning was one hell of a mission! I packed my bag monday night but was also packing bag for south america and another bag to leave … Continue reading

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