tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post653276402451104630..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Off to Spain we go - next stop Barcelona!Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-82272437111960111862013-08-07T15:14:36.883+02:002013-08-07T15:14:36.883+02:00Deana it is an amazing building but sadly we did n...Deana it is an amazing building but sadly we did not get to go inside. The queues were horrendous and our backs and feet will not put up with queues any longer. I did get some post cards of the inside though of which I will photograph. Keep well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-35669117927864797562013-08-07T13:43:44.962+02:002013-08-07T13:43:44.962+02:00Great tour! I can't wait for your visit to Sa...Great tour! I can't wait for your visit to Sagrada familia -- it's one of my favorite places in the world!!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-46190334191175624522013-08-05T10:27:24.184+02:002013-08-05T10:27:24.184+02:00Genie our time was limited sadly and the cemetery ...Genie our time was limited sadly and the cemetery was one place we did not visit. We did though manage to see everything within fairly easy walking distance from the hotel. Hope you enjoy the next couple of posts. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-4532219129410601522013-08-05T10:24:18.716+02:002013-08-05T10:24:18.716+02:00We did enjoy the trip but it would have been bette...We did enjoy the trip but it would have been better to have had an extra couple of days. Guess there is always another time. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-2743255249870264602013-08-05T10:23:06.545+02:002013-08-05T10:23:06.545+02:00Gunn it is beautiful and we enjoyed the visit, but...Gunn it is beautiful and we enjoyed the visit, but could have done with a little more time. Hope your week is a good one, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-75897653840484852722013-08-05T10:21:51.959+02:002013-08-05T10:21:51.959+02:00Hilary I have an absolute hate for wind farms, the...Hilary I have an absolute hate for wind farms, they are so unsightly.....<br /><br />Barcelona is certainly worth a visit, we only had 3 days there and rushed around a bit. The other thing is we refuse to stand in long queues, so some things we did not see. A good idea is to buy tickets for places you want to see on line to avoid the standing around. e.g. Sagrada Familia.<br /><br />Have a good week, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9088725021440409162013-08-05T10:17:50.625+02:002013-08-05T10:17:50.625+02:00Thanks Mary, we did have a good holiday and the be...Thanks Mary, we did have a good holiday and the best is still to come :-) Have a good week. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-8770800059502209742013-08-05T10:17:00.109+02:002013-08-05T10:17:00.109+02:00Denise I love it when I bring back memories for pe...Denise I love it when I bring back memories for people. Why pick winter to holiday in Europe? Do you like the cold? Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15227544760396100762013-08-05T10:15:27.982+02:002013-08-05T10:15:27.982+02:00No problem. When I took time out from bogging in ...No problem. When I took time out from bogging in May, June we were away most of the time. A lot of the time I could only connect as ridiculous prices so I am now recalling the whole holiday, which for us was a long one :_)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-2372827465502869002013-08-04T18:32:56.463+02:002013-08-04T18:32:56.463+02:00Diane, I have saved this link for future Barcelona...Diane, I have saved this link for future Barcelona reference. Your photos are wonderful with compelling descriptions of the location. Love the photo from your hotel.<br /><br />I am looking forward to your photos of the basilica Sagrada Familia. What patience to watch its very slow progress. The detail is amazing.<br /><br />I would like to see The Kiss of Death in the Barcelona cemetery.<br /><br />Bises,<br />GenieGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-82730596145458849272013-08-04T18:06:16.999+02:002013-08-04T18:06:16.999+02:00Lively trip again Diane!
I love Spain too, but its...Lively trip again Diane!<br />I love Spain too, but its been a while since I went to Barcelona!<br />Enjoy your stay and discoveries!<br />Cheerio!<br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71026305941948551962013-08-04T17:32:53.791+02:002013-08-04T17:32:53.791+02:00Sorry, Diane, I thought you were travelling... :-)...Sorry, Diane, I thought you were travelling... :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-88424971382703972512013-08-04T14:01:13.752+02:002013-08-04T14:01:13.752+02:00You lucky woman!
Barcelona is beautiful. One day I...You lucky woman!<br />Barcelona is beautiful. One day I will take a good look at the big city....<br />Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025645899081000493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71426299890609916052013-08-02T18:04:53.745+02:002013-08-02T18:04:53.745+02:00Hi Diane .. this is wonderful to see and I definit...Hi Diane .. this is wonderful to see and I definitely need to make a plan to visit properly for a week or so .. sounds delightful. <br /><br />Windfarms do destroy the views .. and I'm not sure they're the best way to create energy ... <br /><br />Looking forward to your next posts ... then I'll really know what to visit and see ... <br /><br />Cheers and enjoy the weekend - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-75412129841884149552013-08-02T17:36:01.287+02:002013-08-02T17:36:01.287+02:00What a fantastic trip, Diane. I'm so glad you ...What a fantastic trip, Diane. I'm so glad you are sharing the photos with us. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-4730093165533918002013-08-02T15:07:35.743+02:002013-08-02T15:07:35.743+02:00This takes me back Diane. Love driving through Spa...This takes me back Diane. Love driving through Spain and loved La Rambla. We are off to Malaga and Portugal (and of course Paris) in Dec/Jan. Can't wait. Including Amsterdam this time. <br />Thanks for sharing the great photos.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-49238207142686629052013-08-01T21:42:17.375+02:002013-08-01T21:42:17.375+02:00Anne I am glad that eventually you could see the p...Anne I am glad that eventually you could see the photos. I wonder what the problem was before! Keep well Diane xoxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-44128652333565792052013-08-01T19:48:19.767+02:002013-08-01T19:48:19.767+02:00Hi Diane , I can see the photos now , which are ju...Hi Diane , I can see the photos now , which are just fantastic, well done. The scaffolding was there when we were there too ,, 2003 I think ,, it is still being built. I know the area where you were ,, we were in El Born,, we had La Ramblas to are right and the Port straight in front of us ,, well not directly , but the direction ,, have a good week too , love Anne Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-49396003246867987502013-08-01T17:41:50.996+02:002013-08-01T17:41:50.996+02:00anni we went on holiday in May and June but we hav...anni we went on holiday in May and June but we have been so busy since our return that the blog has suffered for it. Come winter I will have more time to sit at the computer ! Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-38193715979338642542013-08-01T17:40:28.612+02:002013-08-01T17:40:28.612+02:00Diane I am always happy when I bring back memories...Diane I am always happy when I bring back memories for people. It is an interesting town. Keep well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15419968194753612222013-08-01T17:39:32.052+02:002013-08-01T17:39:32.052+02:00Craig I hate crowds and tourists which is why we n...Craig I hate crowds and tourists which is why we never go on holiday when other people do! Because of the timing of the cruise we had not choice over dates, but it was fairly quiet in May. Hope you are doing well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-38188623790009620282013-08-01T17:36:32.412+02:002013-08-01T17:36:32.412+02:00JM the trip was in May I am recalling the holiday ...JM the trip was in May I am recalling the holiday that was! Have a good day DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-13742582964596542082013-08-01T17:35:56.096+02:002013-08-01T17:35:56.096+02:00Sonia it is a very beautiful city. If you get the...Sonia it is a very beautiful city. If you get the chance do visit. Keep well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-29756690967705929012013-07-31T21:19:07.397+02:002013-07-31T21:19:07.397+02:00thank you for stopping by Belgium on your way to B...thank you for stopping by Belgium on your way to Barcelona:)<br />I had not seen you in a while<br />bonnes vacances!!<br />anniThis is Belgiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13717829942768478705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-33792870823024126442013-07-31T14:59:02.521+02:002013-07-31T14:59:02.521+02:00Ahhhh bringing back memories of our visit there. I...Ahhhh bringing back memories of our visit there. It is a beautiful city. I loved the Gaudi buildings . Have fun!diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.com