Uh Oh….Alfama and the Best Laid Plans for Lisbon

I talked Terry into “being a local”.  I tell him, “Just think honey how much fun it will be to stay in an apartment, shop in village markets, walk to local cafes and bars and listen to the music of foreign languages.  Let’s dive in and let the experience wash over us.”  He not excited but he’s willing to go along. Continue reading Uh Oh….Alfama and the Best Laid Plans for Lisbon

For the Love of Gaudi

This is our last day in Barcelona.  Our cruise departs this evening.  Too much to see, too little time.  After once again storing our cumbersome luggage, we meet Sonia in the glass-walled lobby.  Like the three musketeers, we advance on the parting automatic doors.  The humidity and vibrant colors assault us.  Cars honk and scooters buzz.  This is what we came for.  We dive into the fray. Continue reading For the Love of Gaudi