My friend Mary once noted in an email that she was never truly happy except in the times she was in an airport, waiting for the plane that would whisk her somewhere far away.
Her comment may have included just a splash of poetic license given that she was planning a forthcoming trip with her family to a palm-tree lined beach. However, it’s likely she’s in good company with most of us — anticipating that rush of shivery excitement before heading somewhere new.
Well, I am somewhere new and pretty darned happy about it.
He Who Pays The Bills (hereafter known as Best Husband Ever) has some business in the sunny south of Spain and life evolved so wonderfully that I’ve been able to come along and ease an itch to explore beautiful Barcelona.
The first thing I noted on our first walkabout was the pervasiveness of public art. More research required but decorated buildings — many whimsical from the Modernists early last century — dot the cityscape along with lots of free standing sculptures, a treat for the eye.
But in the not-so-cool department I am forced to be on an Internet diet — the hotel allows a mere one hour’s use of wifi. So until I am able to hunker down at a Starbuck’s somewhere these little posts will be just that — little.
In my next post I may even have a moment to tell you where I stashed my children!
Clock’s ticking.
Adios til tomorrow!
Lois
neato – barcelona!!! please keep posting, Lois xos
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Yes! I am ‘neato-ing’ every day!
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Lois! Great that you’re enjoying “sunny Spain”. Hope you get to the “old city” there and are able to venture beyond Barcelona. My memories of the city were tainted when my backpack was stolen at the train station…
Lots of love… Alice
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Alas for your memories… I was warned about the petty thievery but I think travelling in the off-season is in my favour.
That said, passport and other significant docs are in the hotel safe.
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OMG Lois. I have been missing this. AAAAAAAAAAK.
On the other hand what a treat – reading up from the bottom.
Mary
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You were conspicuous by your absence. Happy to hear from you!
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