There is no doubt in my mind that Spain is officially freakin awesome. The climate (at least at the moment) is glorious, the people are friendly, kind and helpful, the countryside is gorgeous and the food is beautiful. I would love to live here for a time........maybe I will stay on :)
Our time at Sitges was really lovely. Lots of swimming in a gloriously warm Mediterranean .....lots of beautiful meals.......and tons of shopping for Susan!
We had four days at the beach and then headed north by train to Girona for the night, before hiring a car for two days. We drove further north to Figueres and visited the Dali museum. The museum/exhibition was lovely. It contained some of his major works and was really interesting......particularly the sculptures and installations. I love Dali.....and this visit confirmed that.
Following our stop in Figueres we drove inland through the Spanish Pyrenees. The scenery was just beautiful. Very rugged, and worn but with strong powerful landscapes......a bit like the people I guess. We had a great time driving through the mountains and staying in strange hotels before heading back to Girona.
We crossed into France by train yesterday and are currently staying in Arles. The major attraction here is the Sigur Ros concert that is happening tonight in the ruins of an ancient amphitheater. I can't wait!!!
In the background of all our travels has been a problem with my Indian visa. Despite having a double entry visa........mine has a condition that I must have two months between visits. It makes absolutely no sense but I have got nowhere trying to get it changed..............
So in the spirit of improvisation.......and with a big fuck you to Indian bureaucracy ......I am taking my sunny personality and my money to Sri Lanka for the last part of my holiday. However .....before then we have an amazing concert tonight and a couple of days in Paris.....so life is good.
Have fun and be kind
Our time at Sitges was really lovely. Lots of swimming in a gloriously warm Mediterranean .....lots of beautiful meals.......and tons of shopping for Susan!
We had four days at the beach and then headed north by train to Girona for the night, before hiring a car for two days. We drove further north to Figueres and visited the Dali museum. The museum/exhibition was lovely. It contained some of his major works and was really interesting......particularly the sculptures and installations. I love Dali.....and this visit confirmed that.
Following our stop in Figueres we drove inland through the Spanish Pyrenees. The scenery was just beautiful. Very rugged, and worn but with strong powerful landscapes......a bit like the people I guess. We had a great time driving through the mountains and staying in strange hotels before heading back to Girona.
We crossed into France by train yesterday and are currently staying in Arles. The major attraction here is the Sigur Ros concert that is happening tonight in the ruins of an ancient amphitheater. I can't wait!!!
In the background of all our travels has been a problem with my Indian visa. Despite having a double entry visa........mine has a condition that I must have two months between visits. It makes absolutely no sense but I have got nowhere trying to get it changed..............
So in the spirit of improvisation.......and with a big fuck you to Indian bureaucracy ......I am taking my sunny personality and my money to Sri Lanka for the last part of my holiday. However .....before then we have an amazing concert tonight and a couple of days in Paris.....so life is good.
Have fun and be kind
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