Destination: Spain

Madrid - The city that always sleeps

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By largeone | Views [1510]

Shopping in Madrid is often frustrating for tourists and locals as stores open and close with confusing irregularity.  The local council introduced an incentive of compulsory double espresso shots after breakfast, however many employees became tired ... Read more >

Tags: shopping

Strike in Madrid and a fancy hotel.

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [438]

I had a strange feeling when we came to the counter and our luggage got a "ticket" all the way to London, but we only to Madrid, because something was wrong at the receiving end of the computer. Yes it was: British airways was on strike when ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Sitges & Barcelona (Spain)

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 | By nigelb | Photo Gallery

Unexpected sweetness

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By hpsauce | Views [770]

(Again, my apologies for not keeping up with my stories. Things won't necessarily be in order, but at least here's a little somethings.) So, after Egypt, on June 1, I headed to meet my good friend Angie in Granada. Had no idea what I was in for. In ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Transatlantic Love

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 | By graciejean1982 | Views [767]

Painting was supposed to be a priority today, but I got home, and got distracted and now Sergio is in the bathroom and I am here suffering and desperate to pee...and I don't think I'll make it in time to get any work done. I'm not very organized or motivated ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Spain

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 | By hpsauce | Photo Gallery

Clothes stolen from Hespia Park Hotel Troya

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 | By hatehesperiatroya | Views [681]

Can you believe this! We had clothing stolen from our hotel room at Hesperian Park Hotel Troya, Tenerife, Playa de las Americas, Canary Islands! The management, Hoteles Hesperia, and our tour operator, Star Tour, did NOTHING! An old lady (me) skirt ... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies

Finally the sun shines! In Madrid

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By keziakos | Views [699] | Comments [2]

Elli brought me early in the morning to the Zurich train station, and I took the short trip to the Zurich Flughafen. After having to pay extra again (never without my books) I ran through immigration and boarded the plane for Madrid. Time was gray and ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

quick update & revised schedule

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 | By hpsauce | Views [592] | Comments [1]

well, as expected, i´ve had a change of plans. After Singapore I went to Egypt, where I had a wonderful time, but decided I was a little tired of ploughing through foreign countried alone, so I checked out tickets to Spain where my good friend Angie is.... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

More on Ireland

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 | By adventuregirl | Views [749]

I am much better today, my last night in Ireland I had slept at the airport since my flight on Sunday was at 6:30 in the morning and so I didnt get any sleep. Add that to all the other nights with limited sleep and I was a mess. Even though I was exhausted, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Hanging out with the Family!

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 | By sarahjo | Views [800]

            The whole next week was midterm week.   I absolutely could not believe that considering that we had only had two and a half weeks of class because of Semana Santa (a week and a half off).   There was barely even any information to put ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Happy 20th Birthday!

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 | By sarahjo | Views [1343] | Video

            The next weekend was my birthday.   I thought it would be weird to be here for my birthday instead of celebrating with my family and friends, but it ended up being pretty nice.   On Sunday, I woke up and went to the kitchen to eat breakfast ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: Second Excursion & More

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 | By sarahjo | Photo Gallery

Gallery: karensbilder

Thu, 31 May 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Photo Gallery

Preparing to go

Thu, 31 May 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [451] | Comments [1]

we are a Norwegian couple living on one of the Canary islands - Gran Canaria. We are on our way to New Zealand, where Karen lived for hmmm.. 30 - 40 years ago. Tickets paid, security paid, almost all little lightweight lokal souvenirs bought. Worry about ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase