This morning (Tuesday) we spend sailing up the Rhone toward Lyon. Breakfast again with Joanne and Ned. Judy and Frank joined us. I decided I was eating too much so this morning only cereal and banana.
Up to the lounge to work on the blog but the internet is too darn slow. So I just did my cross stitch project and then they had a special drink and sausage that Lyon is famous for. And a lecture on the building of the boat and how they transported it to the Rhone river. The river boats are flat and cannot travel on the open seas. So they put it in a transport ship and sail it to the river. Sort of like a floating dry dock. All very interesting.
Lunch and while we were eating, we arrived at Lyon. Seems there was another boat docked where we were suppose to be. So we had to have them leave and then we were able to dock. But another boat pulled up next to us, so again, our view is of another persons room.
Bob and I decided to walk to the mall which is across the street from the boat. And they have free WiFi and so I am catching up with the blog.
Tonight the six of us are eating in town. Judy arranged it with the ship personal. Hope it is good. We will take a taxi and eat since the boat is staying here overnight. Tomorrow is our tour of Lyon.
I will update this and let you all know about our dinner.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Vienne
Monday we sailed all morning. We needed to make up time so that we were back on schedule. The upper deck was closed as we had to travel under several low bridges. And we pass through several locks. In France, the locks were made to use hydroelectric power.
Lunch here on the boat and then a nap. When we got up, we arrived here in Vienne.
Vienne is a small city on the Rhone which was started by the Romans. So our walking tour was the history of the city.
We walked up to the remains of the city wall. The entire city used to be surrounded by the wall not for protection but for separation.
Our next stop was to the Cathedral of St. Maurice. The Cathedral is both Romanesque and Gothic. It took over 500 years to be built so that is the reason for the changes. During WWII the stained glass windows were destroyed. They have been replaced with very modern windows.
The outside of the Cathedral.
Another view.
The interior of the Cathedral
And the very modern stained glass windows.
Next we walked to the Temple of Augustus and Livia.
Gretchen, what kind of columns are these?
And then we walked to the Town Hall. The building says Hotel de Ville but it is not a hotel.
Loved the beautiful sunflowers out front of the Town Hall.
We stopped at the oldest timber house which reminds you of England.
The streets are very narrow, all one way. And they wait for the walkers. Nice.
There was also a Roman site with the garden.
The highest point was where the active group went. We elected to stay fairly level.
There are many bridges connecting the two sides of the river. Most are very low. When they were built they did not anticipate the river cruise boats.
We ended walking back to the boat. Tonight was the Captain's dinner. Cocktails were on the house or boat. Then dinner was a dress up affair. Everyone looked nice. Dinner was good. Escargo and a beef dish that was very tender. Creme bruile for dessert. All pretty good.
There was a band playing in the lounge but we opted to go back to the cabin and bed.
Lunch here on the boat and then a nap. When we got up, we arrived here in Vienne.
Vienne is a small city on the Rhone which was started by the Romans. So our walking tour was the history of the city.
We walked up to the remains of the city wall. The entire city used to be surrounded by the wall not for protection but for separation.
Our next stop was to the Cathedral of St. Maurice. The Cathedral is both Romanesque and Gothic. It took over 500 years to be built so that is the reason for the changes. During WWII the stained glass windows were destroyed. They have been replaced with very modern windows.
The outside of the Cathedral.
Another view.
The interior of the Cathedral
And the very modern stained glass windows.
Next we walked to the Temple of Augustus and Livia.
Gretchen, what kind of columns are these?
And then we walked to the Town Hall. The building says Hotel de Ville but it is not a hotel.
Loved the beautiful sunflowers out front of the Town Hall.
We stopped at the oldest timber house which reminds you of England.
The streets are very narrow, all one way. And they wait for the walkers. Nice.
 |
| street view |
The highest point was where the active group went. We elected to stay fairly level.
There are many bridges connecting the two sides of the river. Most are very low. When they were built they did not anticipate the river cruise boats.
We ended walking back to the boat. Tonight was the Captain's dinner. Cocktails were on the house or boat. Then dinner was a dress up affair. Everyone looked nice. Dinner was good. Escargo and a beef dish that was very tender. Creme bruile for dessert. All pretty good.
There was a band playing in the lounge but we opted to go back to the cabin and bed.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Leaving Avignon
Saturday night we were told that we would have to stay in Avignon one extra night due to the high winds. Seems the boat that was tied up to us was not powerful enough to sail with the high winds. So on Sunday morning a third boat would tie up and pull the second boat away. So the plan was we would sail at 8:15 am.
At 8am, three buses would come to the dock and transport the passengers to Viviers for the walking tour and organ concert. The boat would sail up to meet them and pick them up. That was the original plan but as it turned out not the plan used. Bob and I had decided not to take the tour but to stay on the boat and watch how they were going to move the second boat.
When the crew from the Princess du Provence tried to untie, the rope got stuck under our boat. They tugged at it for quite a long time but could not free it. So we had to stay at the dock. Our crew had gotten the boat ready to sail and had to redo everything. At this point, Bob and I decided to walk back into the town and walk around for about one hour as we were not to sail at 1pm. When we returned to the boat, there was a frogman who had to saw the rope with a hacksaw to free it. All this was done under the water. Not sure how he could see as the water was quite dirty.
Bob and I watched "Jersey Boys" on the TV. Have not finished it yet. And not really sure I like it. But I do like the music but the language and the treatment of each other is bothersome.
Lunch on the boat with the gang and when leaving the dining room, we saw the frogman put on his gear again and go back into the river to free what was holding us up. Some of the passengers thought the rope was around the thrusters. Now the plan was to leave at 3pm. In reality, we finally got away from the dock at 4:30 so we are about two hours behind schedule.
They had a cheese and bread time but Bob and I were napping and missed it.
We met Cory and Ann for cocktails. Frank and Judy are President level and they had a Captain's reception for those folks. They joined us later and we all headed to the Compass Rose for dinner. I had a chicken dish which was okay and Bob had a fish dish that he said was good.
After dinner we all headed to the cabins as tonight was movie night.
We will sail all night long and not get to our next port until the afternoon.
At 8am, three buses would come to the dock and transport the passengers to Viviers for the walking tour and organ concert. The boat would sail up to meet them and pick them up. That was the original plan but as it turned out not the plan used. Bob and I had decided not to take the tour but to stay on the boat and watch how they were going to move the second boat.
When the crew from the Princess du Provence tried to untie, the rope got stuck under our boat. They tugged at it for quite a long time but could not free it. So we had to stay at the dock. Our crew had gotten the boat ready to sail and had to redo everything. At this point, Bob and I decided to walk back into the town and walk around for about one hour as we were not to sail at 1pm. When we returned to the boat, there was a frogman who had to saw the rope with a hacksaw to free it. All this was done under the water. Not sure how he could see as the water was quite dirty.
Bob and I watched "Jersey Boys" on the TV. Have not finished it yet. And not really sure I like it. But I do like the music but the language and the treatment of each other is bothersome.
Lunch on the boat with the gang and when leaving the dining room, we saw the frogman put on his gear again and go back into the river to free what was holding us up. Some of the passengers thought the rope was around the thrusters. Now the plan was to leave at 3pm. In reality, we finally got away from the dock at 4:30 so we are about two hours behind schedule.
They had a cheese and bread time but Bob and I were napping and missed it.
We met Cory and Ann for cocktails. Frank and Judy are President level and they had a Captain's reception for those folks. They joined us later and we all headed to the Compass Rose for dinner. I had a chicken dish which was okay and Bob had a fish dish that he said was good.
After dinner we all headed to the cabins as tonight was movie night.
We will sail all night long and not get to our next port until the afternoon.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Avignon - Day Two - Updated times two.
Last night was Frank and Judy's 50th wedding anniversary. We met for cocktails in the lounge and had a French lesson. Just some basic French terms and sayings. Then we headed to dinner. Had a round table for 6 in a different section. I had the tomato tart and Bob had Tilapia. They then played Love and Marriage and brought out two cakes with sparklers on them. One was for Frank and Judy. So we all shared in the cake.
After dinner there was a show by the local Gypsies. We stopped in to take a look but decided to go to the cabin instead.
This morning we were up and to breakfast where we were joined by Ned and Joanne Rankin. They are from Oakland, CA. He is a retired Urologist and she is retired Computer Programmer. They also do a lot of ocean cruises along with river cruises. Interesting couple. Frank and Judy joined us and we had a nice conversation.
Tour today is Secrets of Avignon. This is just a walking tour of the city of Avignon. We started by crossing the busy street. In this part of France, the cars stop for you while you cross the street. Very nice. And they seem to avoid beeping their horns.
You enter via the wall. The entire city is surrounded by the ancient wall. Today the winds were very brisk. They can almost blow you over.
We walked down some of the old streets. Many are still cobblestoned. Makes walking like having a foot massage. And the streets are very narrow. I think they may all be one way. Some of the area streets are restricted to delivery trucks in the morning.
Lots of outdoor cafes.
And squares.
This tower is the only thing left of a building that was torn down to make the square.
In the olden days, you were taxed on the amount of windows you had. So people would paint them over. Today some are still the same way.
The different stores used to have something on the outside of the building to let you know what they were selling. Today it is not possible to change any part of the buildings.
All sorts of hats for sale. You don't find this type of store in USA.
This is the front of the old butcher shop.
We walked through the Jewish section and we told of the ordeal they had to survive. They were limited to where they could live.
This is the entrance to the Jewish section.
The market is open until 1pm. The market is on the first floor and the upper floors are a car park. Because the people did not like the look of the car park, they planted a garden in front. Interesting.
This is the front of the market and car park.
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
And pastries. They all looked great.
All kinds of cheeses.
And of course, chickens.
We walked by many squares in the city. Lots of outdoor cafes. With the wind, I thought the food might blow off the plates. These are hardy folks.
Then to St. Peter's Church.
And finally to the Pope's Palace. The pope lived in Avignon since he was a French pope. We did not go into the Palace on this tour.
This is part of the Pope's Palace. There is nothing left inside except for the Fresco's on the walls.
The soldier and his lady. Not sure if they dance on the hour like we saw in Germany.
Back to the boat for lunch with the gang. Then a nap and Bob went back to the town. Seems he forgot to replace the chip in his camera. So he wanted to take some pictures. The pictures I have been posting are all from my cell phone. They do a terrific job.
This afternoon they are having a doll making demonstration here on board. Then martini tasting at 25% off. So we can drink 4 and pay for 3. Or so Cory says.
Some of the pictures did not upload so I will update this at a later date. Enjoy reading until them.
At the port talk we were informed that we would not be leaving Avignon until the morning. This time of year they have these high winds called Mistrels. All the time we were docked here there was another river boat right next to us. Seems it is an older boat and not as powerful as our boat. So it cannot fight the winds. So in the morning they will take most of the passengers by bus to a small village while they get another boat to pull the older boat out so we can then leave the dock. Bob and I have decided to stay on board and watch the moving of the boats. Then we will dock in the next port and pick up the others.
Dinner was as usual. Both Bob and I had the duck which was okay. No soup or dessert for me.
The winds are so bad that the shade structure on the top of the boat made so much noise all day and night long. Our cabin is the next level down and very noisy. But finally someone took them down and now it is very nice in the cabin. Not sure why it took two days for them to notice the noise.
After dinner there was a show by the local Gypsies. We stopped in to take a look but decided to go to the cabin instead.
This morning we were up and to breakfast where we were joined by Ned and Joanne Rankin. They are from Oakland, CA. He is a retired Urologist and she is retired Computer Programmer. They also do a lot of ocean cruises along with river cruises. Interesting couple. Frank and Judy joined us and we had a nice conversation.
Tour today is Secrets of Avignon. This is just a walking tour of the city of Avignon. We started by crossing the busy street. In this part of France, the cars stop for you while you cross the street. Very nice. And they seem to avoid beeping their horns.
You enter via the wall. The entire city is surrounded by the ancient wall. Today the winds were very brisk. They can almost blow you over.
We walked down some of the old streets. Many are still cobblestoned. Makes walking like having a foot massage. And the streets are very narrow. I think they may all be one way. Some of the area streets are restricted to delivery trucks in the morning.
Lots of outdoor cafes.
And squares.
This tower is the only thing left of a building that was torn down to make the square.
In the olden days, you were taxed on the amount of windows you had. So people would paint them over. Today some are still the same way.
The different stores used to have something on the outside of the building to let you know what they were selling. Today it is not possible to change any part of the buildings.
All sorts of hats for sale. You don't find this type of store in USA.
This is the front of the old butcher shop.
We walked through the Jewish section and we told of the ordeal they had to survive. They were limited to where they could live.
This is the entrance to the Jewish section.
The market is open until 1pm. The market is on the first floor and the upper floors are a car park. Because the people did not like the look of the car park, they planted a garden in front. Interesting.
This is the front of the market and car park.
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
And pastries. They all looked great.
All kinds of cheeses.
And of course, chickens.
We walked by many squares in the city. Lots of outdoor cafes. With the wind, I thought the food might blow off the plates. These are hardy folks.
Then to St. Peter's Church.
And finally to the Pope's Palace. The pope lived in Avignon since he was a French pope. We did not go into the Palace on this tour.
This is part of the Pope's Palace. There is nothing left inside except for the Fresco's on the walls.
The soldier and his lady. Not sure if they dance on the hour like we saw in Germany.
Back to the boat for lunch with the gang. Then a nap and Bob went back to the town. Seems he forgot to replace the chip in his camera. So he wanted to take some pictures. The pictures I have been posting are all from my cell phone. They do a terrific job.
This afternoon they are having a doll making demonstration here on board. Then martini tasting at 25% off. So we can drink 4 and pay for 3. Or so Cory says.
Some of the pictures did not upload so I will update this at a later date. Enjoy reading until them.
At the port talk we were informed that we would not be leaving Avignon until the morning. This time of year they have these high winds called Mistrels. All the time we were docked here there was another river boat right next to us. Seems it is an older boat and not as powerful as our boat. So it cannot fight the winds. So in the morning they will take most of the passengers by bus to a small village while they get another boat to pull the older boat out so we can then leave the dock. Bob and I have decided to stay on board and watch the moving of the boats. Then we will dock in the next port and pick up the others.
Dinner was as usual. Both Bob and I had the duck which was okay. No soup or dessert for me.
The winds are so bad that the shade structure on the top of the boat made so much noise all day and night long. Our cabin is the next level down and very noisy. But finally someone took them down and now it is very nice in the cabin. Not sure why it took two days for them to notice the noise.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Avignon - First full day of cruise
I woke up very early. Stuffy and having trouble breathing via my nose so took the CPAP off and just rested until Bob woke. Got ready for breakfast. This cabin has a coffee machine so Bob made a cup and we will wait until 7am to head to the dining room.
Today our tour is of Tarascon. It is a bus ride to the area and then a walking tour. We are in the blue group today. We have arranged with Vantage that the six of us will always be in the same group. The drive to Tarascon took about 30 minutes. Lots of fruit trees along the way.
We walked into this village. The first thing we saw was the castle. It is open to the public.
The front of the castle. It really is impressive to see how some people lived.
The moot used to be filled with water. Today, just grass and weeds.
The interior courtyard of the castle.
The Rhone river on the other side of the castle.
Next we visited the Royal Collegiate Church of Saint Martha. In about 48 AD Martha and her companion saints, left Palestine. Arriving by boat, they were cast up on the shores of Provence. When Martha arrived in Avignon, she was begged by the inhabitants of Tarascon to deliver them from a monster, the Tarasque, who devoured men and beasts. Martha led the monster in the name of Christ, to come with her back to the village where she led it to the people who killed it. Or so they say.
A stone statue of Tarasque. Looked like a giant turtle to us.
The church was built in the 13th and 14th century. During Allied bombings in 1944, the spire and belfry were destroyed. The spire was rebuilt to its 15th century state and the church exterior was restored.
After our walk we stopped and bought a bottle of wine and then a coffee and pastry for Bob. Then back to the bus for the ride back to Avignon.
Lunch with the gang and now nap time. Could not sleep. The cabin we have is on the upper deck and this area of France is very windy. So the chairs on the outside deck get blown around and we heard it in the cabin. So I got a cup of tea and worked on my cross stitch project.
They are having a French lesson this afternoon and then a talk on Avignon. Tomorrow we do a walking tour of Avignon. We were here several years ago. Looking forward to seeing it again.
Today our tour is of Tarascon. It is a bus ride to the area and then a walking tour. We are in the blue group today. We have arranged with Vantage that the six of us will always be in the same group. The drive to Tarascon took about 30 minutes. Lots of fruit trees along the way.
We walked into this village. The first thing we saw was the castle. It is open to the public.
The front of the castle. It really is impressive to see how some people lived.
The moot used to be filled with water. Today, just grass and weeds.
The interior courtyard of the castle.
The Rhone river on the other side of the castle.
Next we visited the Royal Collegiate Church of Saint Martha. In about 48 AD Martha and her companion saints, left Palestine. Arriving by boat, they were cast up on the shores of Provence. When Martha arrived in Avignon, she was begged by the inhabitants of Tarascon to deliver them from a monster, the Tarasque, who devoured men and beasts. Martha led the monster in the name of Christ, to come with her back to the village where she led it to the people who killed it. Or so they say.
A stone statue of Tarasque. Looked like a giant turtle to us.
The church was built in the 13th and 14th century. During Allied bombings in 1944, the spire and belfry were destroyed. The spire was rebuilt to its 15th century state and the church exterior was restored.
After our walk we stopped and bought a bottle of wine and then a coffee and pastry for Bob. Then back to the bus for the ride back to Avignon.
Lunch with the gang and now nap time. Could not sleep. The cabin we have is on the upper deck and this area of France is very windy. So the chairs on the outside deck get blown around and we heard it in the cabin. So I got a cup of tea and worked on my cross stitch project.
They are having a French lesson this afternoon and then a talk on Avignon. Tomorrow we do a walking tour of Avignon. We were here several years ago. Looking forward to seeing it again.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Leaving Barcelona Going to Avignon and Embarkation
We were up early for us and finished packing. To breakfast with Frank and Judy and then we gathered in the lobby to board the bus to the airport. We checked three bags as I have too many liquids and did not want to make my suitcase any heavier then it was. So it cost us an additional 90 euros. But since they wanted 285 euros to send the stuff home, this seemed like a bargain.
Our flight from Barcelona was fine. It turned out that we were in seats 22E and 22F with Frank in 22D and Judy in 22C. Since no one came for A or B, Frank moved over and we were able to spread out. The flight took about 45 minutes. When we arrived in Marseille we had to wait for our luggage which turned out to be one of the last ones off the belt. BTW, Maureen's lost case came out first.
We stored our luggage on the bus and went back inside as we had to wait for two other flights to arrive. We finally we on the way by 1pm. The drive to Avignon was about 50 minutes. When we arrived at the boat, we were greeted by the cruise director and directed onto the boat. Check in was quick and we were taken to our room which is very nice. We had upgraded to a suite before we left home. Very spacious.
The large wooden thing is the TV. It swings all the way around so that you can sit on the sofa and watch or sit in the bed.
This sitting area is across from the desk. I will try and take a better picture of the cabin when it is all made up and neat.
A light lunch and then to the cabin to unpack as the luggage had arrived. Another interesting fact, the entire crew including officers all work to get the luggage on board. We unpacked and put everything away. Now Bob is taking a nap and I am working on the blog.
They had a Captain's Welcome in the Peppermint Lounge. We were all given a glass of champagne and listened to them tell us what was going on. Plus a safety film about life jackets, etc. Cory and Anne arrived during the talk. They were the last ones to arrive. Great to see them again.
Dinner in the Compass Rose. We had a nice round table for six. Sarah was our waitress. Seems like they now hire more people from the Asia then from Europe. Dinner consists of an appetizer and soup which you do not have a choice, then a choice of one of two entrees, and then a choice of either two desserts. Both Bob and I had a butterfish which was very good.
After dinner, Bob and I walked up on the top deck. We stayed overnight here in Avignon. Then back to the cabin and lights out.
Our flight from Barcelona was fine. It turned out that we were in seats 22E and 22F with Frank in 22D and Judy in 22C. Since no one came for A or B, Frank moved over and we were able to spread out. The flight took about 45 minutes. When we arrived in Marseille we had to wait for our luggage which turned out to be one of the last ones off the belt. BTW, Maureen's lost case came out first.
We stored our luggage on the bus and went back inside as we had to wait for two other flights to arrive. We finally we on the way by 1pm. The drive to Avignon was about 50 minutes. When we arrived at the boat, we were greeted by the cruise director and directed onto the boat. Check in was quick and we were taken to our room which is very nice. We had upgraded to a suite before we left home. Very spacious.
The large wooden thing is the TV. It swings all the way around so that you can sit on the sofa and watch or sit in the bed.
This sitting area is across from the desk. I will try and take a better picture of the cabin when it is all made up and neat.
A light lunch and then to the cabin to unpack as the luggage had arrived. Another interesting fact, the entire crew including officers all work to get the luggage on board. We unpacked and put everything away. Now Bob is taking a nap and I am working on the blog.
They had a Captain's Welcome in the Peppermint Lounge. We were all given a glass of champagne and listened to them tell us what was going on. Plus a safety film about life jackets, etc. Cory and Anne arrived during the talk. They were the last ones to arrive. Great to see them again.
Dinner in the Compass Rose. We had a nice round table for six. Sarah was our waitress. Seems like they now hire more people from the Asia then from Europe. Dinner consists of an appetizer and soup which you do not have a choice, then a choice of one of two entrees, and then a choice of either two desserts. Both Bob and I had a butterfish which was very good.
After dinner, Bob and I walked up on the top deck. We stayed overnight here in Avignon. Then back to the cabin and lights out.
Barcelona Day Three - Updated
Breakfast with Frank and Judy in the Lounge. Lots of Vantage people there today. We have opted not to take the tour with the group. They are going up to Monstserrat monastery and we have been there before. So we will be on our own this morning. Our plan is to take the Metro to Las Ramblas and then visit the Picasso or something in the area. Tonight we are attending a buffet and a Flamingo demonstration.
The walk along Las Rumblas. The other times we have been to Barcelona, the Rumblas is full of mimes etc. Maybe because we were there on week days, they were not around. It loses some of the flavor without them.
We walked up to the Metro station but then decided to go into the Arena. This is an old bull ring that they have made into a shopping mall. Great use of the space. Bob bought a converter as he does not like the one we have. We walked around the mall for a while and then decided to take the Metro to Las Ramblas. I thought we would visit the market again but Bob wanted to go to the Cathedral. So we walked down the Ramblas for a bit and then crossed over to the area where the Cathedral is found. It is a beautiful Cathedral. I waited for Bob as he went inside.
The beautiful Cathedral in the heart of Barcelona.
We then walked back to the Metro and came back to the hotel. We had a light lunch in the lounge and then a nap. Both of us are tired. I could not sleep so I am updating the blog. I am coming down with a cold and my nose is plugged. Makes for interesting breathing.
In the afternoon we packed up our suitcases as we have to have them out of the room by 6am.
Tonight we are attending a buffet and Flamingo Demonstration. So we met the group in the lounge for a pre dinner cocktail. There will be 11 of us going to the show. We met Dagmar in the lobby and headed to the Metro to the theater. It is interesting that they allow you to buy a ten trip ticket and both Bob and I can uses the same ticket. Once one person inserts the ticket and enters they pass the ticket to the next person and off you go.
The buffet was very good. Lots of regional dishes. We sat with Maureen and Mark (I think I said his name was Matt before and Maureen has still not received her luggage), Frank and Judy. After the dinner we headed into the theater for the show. Talk about loud. I had to hold my ears most of the evening. The dancing was great but both Bob and I thought it was too long. Although most of the folks loved it. Then Frank and Judy and Bob and I took a taxi home as Judy and I did not want to walk from the Metro late at night.
You are only allowed to take pictures at the end of the performance. I did take a video and will try and post it later.
One of the passengers had his pocket picked earlier in the day. He lost about $1000.00 plus a credit card. By the time he was able to call the credit card company, they had already spent over $600.00.
To bed as we need to be up early in the morning for our flight to Marseille.
The walk along Las Rumblas. The other times we have been to Barcelona, the Rumblas is full of mimes etc. Maybe because we were there on week days, they were not around. It loses some of the flavor without them.
We walked up to the Metro station but then decided to go into the Arena. This is an old bull ring that they have made into a shopping mall. Great use of the space. Bob bought a converter as he does not like the one we have. We walked around the mall for a while and then decided to take the Metro to Las Ramblas. I thought we would visit the market again but Bob wanted to go to the Cathedral. So we walked down the Ramblas for a bit and then crossed over to the area where the Cathedral is found. It is a beautiful Cathedral. I waited for Bob as he went inside.
The beautiful Cathedral in the heart of Barcelona.
We then walked back to the Metro and came back to the hotel. We had a light lunch in the lounge and then a nap. Both of us are tired. I could not sleep so I am updating the blog. I am coming down with a cold and my nose is plugged. Makes for interesting breathing.
In the afternoon we packed up our suitcases as we have to have them out of the room by 6am.
Tonight we are attending a buffet and Flamingo Demonstration. So we met the group in the lounge for a pre dinner cocktail. There will be 11 of us going to the show. We met Dagmar in the lobby and headed to the Metro to the theater. It is interesting that they allow you to buy a ten trip ticket and both Bob and I can uses the same ticket. Once one person inserts the ticket and enters they pass the ticket to the next person and off you go.
The buffet was very good. Lots of regional dishes. We sat with Maureen and Mark (I think I said his name was Matt before and Maureen has still not received her luggage), Frank and Judy. After the dinner we headed into the theater for the show. Talk about loud. I had to hold my ears most of the evening. The dancing was great but both Bob and I thought it was too long. Although most of the folks loved it. Then Frank and Judy and Bob and I took a taxi home as Judy and I did not want to walk from the Metro late at night.
You are only allowed to take pictures at the end of the performance. I did take a video and will try and post it later.
One of the passengers had his pocket picked earlier in the day. He lost about $1000.00 plus a credit card. By the time he was able to call the credit card company, they had already spent over $600.00.
To bed as we need to be up early in the morning for our flight to Marseille.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)