Leaving Spain ... :(

Well, our time is drawing quickly to a close here in Spain and while we are excited for this last leg of our journey it is truly with a tinge of sadness that we depart this special part of the world.

After flying to Barcelona yesterday morning, we took the subway from the airport to downtown to the Holiday Inn Express where we stayed last night. Once we were checked in we inquired as to where it might be a good place to go and do a bit of exploring. We were directed to a spot only a block away. So we set off walking and discovered that there was a wonderful tree-lined prominade with outdoor cafes that went on for about a km or so. Half way through we stopped and had our lunch and then carried on to the Mediterranean Sea where we walked in the sand and the water. The waves were crashing on the rocks of the breakwater, and though it was windy it was warm and lovely. There were many people sunbathing, playing sports, flying kites, dining in outside cafes, windsailing, rollerblading, biking etc.

On our way back to the hotel we stopped at a lovely crepeteria and sampled the honey and nut crepe with a delicious vanilla-nut icecream and of course we each had a cafe con leche to top it all off. It was a nice little spot where we sat in an upstairs area and looked down to the strollers below.

When we returned to the hotel, we had a nap after such an exhausting day! haha. and then when had snacks for supper and came downstairs to write to our children and it was only then that we discovered that yesterday was Father's Day! Crazy, how things happen on a different level when you are immersed in a different culture. Anyway, we had a great Father's Day and I even suggested that we play cards last night and so we sat in the sitting area at the hotel and played several games of gin rummy. I actually let Martin win a couple games too! Pretty good of this almost non-card player!


This morning we had a lovely breakfast at the hotel which was complementary with our reservation. For my mom, I am going to add some of the lovely things that it included: all the coffee that a person would want and even included steaming hot cafe con leche, both pineapple and orange juices, toasts, croissants of various types and bread rolls of again many discriptions. Also, assorted jams, cream cheeses, white sliced cheese, sliced ham and salami. It was certainly larger than a continental breakfast!


After our breakfast and check out we had the hotel hold our luggage while we went to the store and picked up a few last minute things ... like a lovely pair of red shoes. ;) etc.


We are now ready to call the taxi and head to the cruise ship terminal. I don't know if we can write from the ship or not, but, will see.

Our ship awaits!

Everything continues to be wonderful and we are preparing our hearts and minds for this last stint and returning home to our loved ones. Trust all is well with everyone! Much love and all God's richest blessings.


Carolyn and Martin