Cynthia and I can hardly be qualified as seasoned or power travellers. Looking back on the first day of our trip, we were taking things very easy, exploring Barcelona in leisure as we went. Everything in Europe was a new experience. From the handling of euro currency to the transport system in Barcelona. And since we are studying Spanish, what better tourist destination for us to visit than Spain?
On the first day of our trip, we toured the city under the scorching sun on top of a tourist bus so highly recommended by my friends at work. I am not sure how the Europeans can take the heat. In Spanish, there is a phrase called tomar del sol, which literally translates to ‘take the sun’ or sunbathing in English. Below are the options you may wish to read more about our day 1 journey.
- A photo collection for day 1 of our trip to Spain (38 photos with captions)
- A journal written in details on what we did and more (approx 2,000 words)
- A highlight of the photos below (8 photos – and for Facebook readers, please view the original post)
I hope you enjoy the photos and the journal. The next batch of materials should be out next Sunday. Stay tuned!
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7 replies on “A Slow Start On The First Day As We Arrived At Barcelona”
Power travelling can be so tiring. It’s good to take it slow and easy.
Hey, the hotel room looks clean and neat.
Your pictures sure look much much much better than what my parents have taken in Spain!
Nice pictures. I like the staircase framed by the arch picture 🙂
Tigerfish – I think towards the end of our trip, we have powered it up a bit … ha ha ha. Oh yes, the hotels that Cynthia has chosen by and large are very good. She likes modern design.
Hyacinthus – Thanks! You know what? That’s one of my favorite too! Really didn’t expect to have that taken. And my another personal favorite is the train at the railway. Too bad I couldn’t have another take with a better composition as I was stopped by the security guard.
Nice pictures~! 🙂
Hey Cyn, you had brought your ‘companion’ (apart from my bro) with you? haha… Luckily, you didn’t lose it. Otherwise, you will be so sad…
Lora, I was in distress when the baggage containing my companion did not arrive in Singapore on time. He now has separation anxiety after being stranded in Frankfurt airport alone for so long, hehehe…
Lora & Cynthia – Yep. And it is now a happy ending 🙂