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On that excursion we also went the the Sagrada Familia, which I thought was very beautiful
(The cruise was the Britannia maiden)
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Gill W wrote: 22 May 2020, 12:09
On that excursion we also went the the Sagrada Familia, which I thought was very beautiful
(The cruise was the Britannia maiden)
We were on that! But it was our first visit to Barcelona so we did a city tour rather than spend much time anywhere so we didn't get to go inside the Sagrada. Amazing though even from outside.

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A view of part of the outside of the Sagrada Familia (sorry not very sharp photo)
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Parc Guell covers quite a large area so it may not be possible to see it all on an excursion. We went uphill from our Hotel by Taxi to get there and opted for a leisurely downhill walk back again. Apart from the pottery settings there are everything from tunnels to high level walkways to experience ... just a sample of pics.
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Some great photos on here for Barcelona and I feel this area deserves at least a week's visit to appreciate everything.

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Kenmo1 wrote: 22 May 2020, 12:48
Some great photos on here for Barcelona and I feel this area deserves at least a week's visit to appreciate everything.
We haven't even touched on Las Ramblas, the covered Market, the Old Town, Picasso's Museum or the Footy Stadium etc.

A week is enough to see it all but only if you do it at 100mph ;)
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Posting these pics I decided to have a peek at a map of Spain ...

I then wondered how many of us used to take Ole style package holidays to resorts such as Lloret else Tossa de Mar, Calella or possibly Santa Susana like wot we did with the main railway line cutting straight through the Hotel grounds :o
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Manoverboard wrote: 22 May 2020, 13:04
the Footy Stadium etc.
One visit to the Nou Camp Stadium years ago was enough for me. I was bored rigid.

Does one get kicked off the cruise for such sacrilege ?

Maureen.

PS I know we have some photos of the stadium and trophies but I have no idea where or whether they are on a video.

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I really enjoyed our visit to the Nou Camp. I thought the stadium was strangely beautiful
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My favourite pic of Sagrada Familia ... my footy pic was taken many many years ago and it's not as good as Gills :wave:
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We'll have an overnight stay in Barcelona to give you time for additional excursions and then leave for Mahon, Menorca on Saturday evening.

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Not been to Port Mahon, albeit we nearly did, so I will have a lie in until we get to somewhere we have been to :yawn:
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allatc wrote: 22 May 2020, 17:18
We'll have an overnight stay in Barcelona to give you time for additional excursions and then leave for Mahon, Menorca on Saturday evening.
Hang on a minute, I never signed up for overnight stays. I dont mind late departures for those passengers wanting to check out the local nightlife, but I prefer a new port each morning. I dont want to be wasting 8 hours of sailing time tied up alongside going nowhere, that's not a cruise.
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towny44 wrote: 22 May 2020, 18:10
allatc wrote: 22 May 2020, 17:18
We'll have an overnight stay in Barcelona to give you time for additional excursions and then leave for Mahon, Menorca on Saturday evening.
Hang on a minute, I never signed up for overnight stays. I dont mind late departures for those passengers wanting to check out the local nightlife, but I prefer a new port each morning. I dont want to be wasting 8 hours of sailing time tied up alongside going nowhere, that's not a cruise.
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We were due to sail into Cuidadela, Menorca this time last year but due to bad weather the call was cancelled. As it was a new island for us, I was really looking forward to it. It will be interesting to see any photos that others have.

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our first ever cruise port was Mahon!


Can we go to Palma next after Mahon?
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Meg 50 wrote: 23 May 2020, 12:11
our first ever cruise port was Mahon!


Can we go to Palma next after Mahon?
We did Palma on the way out.

Ibiza after Mahon

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allatc wrote: 23 May 2020, 12:19
Meg 50 wrote: 23 May 2020, 12:11
our first ever cruise port was Mahon!


Can we go to Palma next after Mahon?
We did Palma on the way out.

Ibiza after Mahon
Are you lot going clubbing now? :lol:
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towny44 wrote: 23 May 2020, 12:20
Are you lot going clubbing now?


No, we'll have a rave up on the top deck. You can join us if you want to.
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allatc wrote: 23 May 2020, 12:19
Meg 50 wrote: 23 May 2020, 12:11
our first ever cruise port was Mahon!


Can we go to Palma next after Mahon?
We did Palma on the way out.

Ibiza after Mahon
We did Crete on the way out and on the way back ... just saying ;)
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Looks like the sailaway party has started early.

So as we head off to Menorca enjoy the evening entertainment :
Badness - performing in the Starlight Lounge, Deck 8 aft.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfErt5Kgqms

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Minorca is one of those places I'd like to visit, but haven't got around to yet
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