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Category Archives: Travel
The Gaudi Architecture of Barcelona
Barcelona is an architectural hotbed of what is known as “Modernista”, part of the Catalan Modernism movement of the early 20th century. Modernista’s driving force was renowned Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudi (1852 – 1926). Our first stop on the Gaudi … Continue reading →
The Sounds and Smells of Barcelona
Just to back-track a moment. My strategy for our 8-day trip to Barcelona was to pack very, very light. Carry-on light. This meant summer clothes with just a couple of sweaters all rolled up in a carry-on suitcase with just … Continue reading →
The Sights of Barcelona
I can’t do a full travelogue of our recent trip to Barcelona, but I can do a few quick posts on the highlights of the trip. First, what stood about out seeing Barcelona. Catalan flag What you don’t see much … Continue reading →
Barbados – Luckily we saw sea turtles yesterday
Saturday April 16. Sunset cruise and a swim with the hosts. Because three of the four days between Friday and Monday are classified as “Easter”, meaning stores are closed, today was our last opportunity to do any last minute shopping, … Continue reading →
Barbados – Oistins Fish Market
Friday April 15. On Easter Friday, they don’t serve alcohol until after sundown. Pre-trip research and several of the locals informed us that the Oistins Fish Market was THE place to be on a Friday night. It turns out it’s … Continue reading →
Barbados – Animal Reserve
Thursday, April 14 We pre-booked dinner reservations at the highly recommended Tides restaurant for 6 tonight and in the meantime decided to get a cab out to the Barbados Animal Reservation to see the turtles and the monkeys. After getting … Continue reading →
Barbados – There must always be fishing, but not necessarily fish.
Wednesday April 13. Hello, is Rhianna home? Jeff and Dave booked a fishing trip today, out in the middle of the ocean in a rickety old boat unequipped with lifejackets and a purposeful corked hole in the bottom. The hole … Continue reading →
Barbados – Mount Gay
Tuesday April 12. Vacation mode is strong with us. After making the hardest decision of the day (which bathing suit to wear), we drifted down to the pool one by one to have coffee and maybe swim a bit and … Continue reading →
Barbados – Holetown
Monday April 11. Nothing like finally chillin’ in the scorching Barbados sun! The first thing we noted, once power was restored and we could see again, was that Barbados is similar to Canada in their Covid safety measures. Masks are … Continue reading →
Barbados – We are on vacation at last!
After landing in Barbados, we de-boarded (“de-planed”? “got off”?) the plane onto the runway and, once inside the terminal, we met our Fast Track Representative, who was elegantly dressed in black and pink, exactly as promised in the confirmation email. … Continue reading →