This morning we had our very own coach to tour the newer part of Barcelona. The Olympics were in Barcelona in 1992 and they used that event (and money) to launch development of the seaside. They created a sandy beach where there had been a dirty, rocky shore. They built a huge convention center. Then large and modern hotels were built within easy walking distance of the convention center and beach. We stopped several times to look at the new and unusual. We have visited other cities where the Olympics did not have such a positive and lasting effect.
This afternoon, we have walked around and now need to start packing. The mind can only absorb what the body can endure. We have seen enough sights for a while. Tonight is our farewell banquet. Paula said that the restaurant is a 15 minute walk (that is European speak for half hour). We are also getting the tips ready for the maids. Paula suggested that we give them our leftover Metra tickets (We each had 2 10 ride tickets with half left) plus some cash.
Tomorrow we fly to London around noon. Later we fly to OHare. Our guide is lining up taxis to the airport.
I will post again after I get home. I would love to hear from each of you. What did you enjoy about our trip? Would you like to visit Barcelona?
This afternoon, we have walked around and now need to start packing. The mind can only absorb what the body can endure. We have seen enough sights for a while. Tonight is our farewell banquet. Paula said that the restaurant is a 15 minute walk (that is European speak for half hour). We are also getting the tips ready for the maids. Paula suggested that we give them our leftover Metra tickets (We each had 2 10 ride tickets with half left) plus some cash.
Tomorrow we fly to London around noon. Later we fly to OHare. Our guide is lining up taxis to the airport.
I will post again after I get home. I would love to hear from each of you. What did you enjoy about our trip? Would you like to visit Barcelona?
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