Patty in Spain

• Barcelona City Hall 8 years ago Barcelona is full of unexpected surprises. A relative and I were strolling in Barcelona on a late gray Sunday morning, and to our surprise, private areas of the Ajuntament (City Hall) were open to the public. I love being a lookie-loo and letting myself wander through rooms of any place. This is a...
• Where to Find Cool T-Shirt Souvenirs 8 years ago If you are one of those travelers stumped on what type of souvenir to take to your boy/girlfriend, I  found the perfect shop for you. Over the weekend, my man and I were strolling about in Barcelona's gothic quarter, casually making our way to Santa María del Pi. We decided to take a shortcut by...
• The Pothole of Hell 9 years ago Every year I look forward to watching shrubs, ivies and trees change their leaf color. What I enjoy most about this yearly phenomena is how streets in my town suddenly display bursts of color. Fiery reds stand blazing in the distance, as yellow trees holler at the spectator. Every autumn I tell...
• ABaC Hotel and Restaurant 9 years ago Lost and without ideas on how to celebrate a birthday or wedding anniversary? This post is for all those men and women in relationships, who cluelessly wonder how to surprise a lover or companion for a special celebration.It starts like this, you book a reservation at an exquisite hotel with an...
• Fomentera Blau Bye 9 years ago Les aigües blaves...the blue water of Fomentera has become my meditational image in the savasana pose after doing yoga: I stand on the shore and the heels of my feet sink in the powdery sand, a low lapping transparent wave swirls around my feet. Formentera, only 12 miles of island with turquoise...

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