Monthly Archives: February 2017

The ups and the downs

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Gary

I’ve been feeling quite depressed about my legs and their stupid neurological problem that seems to be baffling medical science. The facts that I am stumbling all over the place, holding up normal people, slowing Mirinda down and in constant … Continue reading →

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Squids & laundry

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Gary

The worst thing about going away for a week and then getting home to an upset stomach and being stuck in bed all day is that the dirty washing is still waiting for you the next day. And that’s what … Continue reading →

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Bed ridden

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Gary

I had an awful night, plagued with stomach problems. Sleep was difficult as I was forced to go to the bathroom every half an hour. Between vomit and diarrhea, I was not a happy boy by the time I woke … Continue reading →

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Ignorance

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Gary

I don’t get how people think they have more right to space in an aircraft than other people. Apart from the fact that there’s more than enough signage indicating the size and quantity of hand luggage allowed, some people just … Continue reading →

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Woman covered in bobbles

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Gary

Today was sort of chilled. We didn’t go to any sites per se, though we did walk through the Arc de Triomf and through the City Gardens. Mind you we started pretty late, not leaving the hotel until almost 11am. … Continue reading →

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Watching the sheet boys

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Gary

A sub-set of the Blanket Men (see last year’s post here) are the Sheet Boys. I watched them this morning from the safety of a cafe beside the Rambla. I have no idea how they make any money. First up … Continue reading →

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Fish and a noisy lunch

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Gary

Not satisfied with eating them, we also went and visited some fish at the aquarium. I thought the aquarium was a bit expensive. I also thought the seafood platter was a bit expensive given how much work was required to … Continue reading →

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