Fit to drop! An apt expression!
This weeks’ Six word Saturday was to have been :
Getting Barcelona out of my system!
but the first is far more appropriate. I took part in a zumba marathon last night, for the local hospice, and Lumiere at Durham absorbed all of my evening on Thursday. I thoroughly enjoyed both but the mountain of ironing is giving me baleful looks, not to mention visiting all your lovely blogs. What’s that saying- “the show must go on?”
Come on- hop on your bike and let’s go! (El Quatre Gats, Barcelona)
Placa de Catalunya, the transport hub, is always busy- pigeon feeding is strangely popular!
Personally, I prefer the fountains.
Bikes are very popular transport in the city- not so sure about zebras?
You can ride the funicular
Cable cars
Even a biplane in the funfair!
Stroll on La Rambla
Or on the atmospheric Rambla de Mar
It’s such a great shape!
And, if you’re very good, you can go on a boat trip with Las Golondrinas
But not the world racing yacht. Sorry!
How about a pedalo, as the sun wanes?
Past this armless, but rather endearing couple, on Passeig de Colom
As always, you can click on any photo to set the gallery rolling. Well, I’m tired but happy now. Any volunteers to do that ironing? No, I thought not!
Instead, why not join Cate at Show My Face? I always do! See you next week. Hope it’s a good one for you.
restlessjo 
Am jumping back in comments/post for this update…
On Friday the bank had closed at a strange hour, and Marcos planned to retrieve the gift on Saturday morning. He has a cousin that works there so he thought there would be no problems… I told him if he did have a problem to let me know via the hostal where I am staying… he knows the owners…. so.. no news i hope means good news.. I have been out of town and now have a new 2-year visa in my passport.. long story which I don’t mention on the blog, but wow, what a relief! returned last night and am about to leave on a road trip and will be back tomorrow.. will find marcos and confirm that all went well with the bank..
he is going to have an operation on his leg, btw, so for sure that gift from the angel will be of help.
thanks again!
lisa
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That’s good, Lisa. I was wondering 🙂
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si… internet has been very slow -like last night – nothing would load.. and this morning i couldn’t sign ini it was so slow… thank you again so much!
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Hi Jo! Lovely post!! You take beautiful photography and I adore your writing style. Keep up the good work ♥
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Thanks a lot! In the Algarve now having a fabulous time x
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It was your pictures that caught my attention this week…it looks so nice and warm in Barcelona, compared to here.
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Don’t remind me, Amanda! I’m sitting with my back to the window so I can’t see 😦
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I have quite a pile up of ironing of my own Jo, and as many blogs to catch up with. Always game for a quick stroll down the Rambla though…adore your armless couple 🙂
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Aren’t they great? It’s always a pleasure to share with you, Madhu. Are you escaping this wrathful awful weather which seems to be sweeping the world? I hope so. 🙂
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The depression gave us a miss Jo! We just got a bit of rain, far from the forecast lashing! And it is the coolest it has been so far this year. Cyclone season is not yet over though.
We might take off for a few days over the Christmas weekend. Not quite decided where!! 🙂
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I love Barcelona, olé! been there several times, it’s at 3h-drive from my city… 🙂 my very best y viva Espana! 🙂 Mélanie
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Many thanks, Melanie. I loved it too. Wish I’d had a longer stay 🙂
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questo me lo ero perso…ho avuto un gran daffare ultimamente, ma rimedio ora, come sempre scatti meravigliosi ad onorare una città meravigliosa
buona giornata di mercoledì cara Giovanna
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Buona giornata di mercoledi, cara Ventis 🙂
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Happy memories Jo!, great pictures!, lovely walk!
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I can hardly bear to look at the photos. I want to go back! 🙂
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The ironing can always wait – no one died of wearing creased clothes. Live life for the moment 🙂
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The moment is somewhat damp and dreary. I’m considering hibernation 🙂
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A great post, lovely photos!
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Thanks a lot, Hans. Happy memories 🙂
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Why would you want to get Barcelona out of your system!!! :D. Thank you for this walk down the memory lane 🙂
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Life overtakes you sometimes, Paula. There is no standing still, but you can be warned I still have a pocketful of memories to share in the future. 🙂
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GOOD 🙂 Keep well, Jo!
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Great photos of one of our favorite cities!
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Thanks, Cindy 🙂
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Beautiful blue skies and sunshine. I don’t do ironing I’m afraid, but perhaps you can give yourself a treat when you finish. The prospect of tasty treats works for me.
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I just had a toasted cheese scone and a piece of ginger cake. I think that’s my calorie count for the evening! (though I may sneak a glass of red later- no calories in liquid, are there?) 🙂
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Delighted to hear it! My dad says cream’s not bad for you if no-one sees you eating it, so I guess the same could be said for calories in wine.
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