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ME hotel, Barcelona

Jean-Luc — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:06:37 +0000

For the second day in Barcelona, we decided to stay at a much nicer hotel, namely ME Barcelona on the Diagonal avenue, another hotel booked thru Mr & Mrs Smith, which saw us being upgraded from a Supreme Room City View (between the 7th and 20th floors), to a Level Room City View (floors 20-28) and get a room on the 27th floor.

And if you’ve ever wondered what may be the view from the 27th floor, here is an inkling…

La Boqueria, St Josep mercat, Las Ramblas, Barcelona

Jean-Luc — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:30:46 +0000

When in Rome… Well, when in Barcelona, you will have to go and visit “La Boqueria“, which is a covered market on the Ramblas. It is full of colours and great fresh produce. But it is also famous for its tapas. The “Bar Central” towards the far end, is a mere counter surrounded by bar stools, and it is difficult to find spaces… but once you get one, you can expect to eat some of the best tapas in Barcelona. We tucked into the best “chipirones” I ate in a long time, tortilla & asparagus, for a fraction of the cost you pay elsewhere. Great for lunchtime.

Las Ramblas, Barcelona

Jean-Luc — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:54:37 +0000

We stayed in the same hotel (Hotel Fornos) I had stayed in the previous week for the footie game, overlooking the Ramblas, a bit noisy, but you cannot beat the price. That day was supposed to help us discover the city a bit. Met my cousin and family for a drink in Plaza Real.

Family gathering, Ste Marie de la mer, South of France

Jean-Luc — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:44:15 +0000

Stopped there on our way to Barcelona, and back… nice house for a big family, and so close from the sea.

Spitalfields market, London

Jean-Luc — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:15:34 +0000

On our way from Columbia Rd market, via Brick Lane market, we met Mr & Mrs Fauqueur at Spitalfields market which is another quaint area of London I did not know of yet…

Flower market, Columbia Road, London

Jean-Luc — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:00:55 +0000

Columbia Road flower market is very popular in the East end, and also all over London. It is open between 8am and 2pm every Sunday. Check this references [1] & [2]. We arrived there at 9am this morning, it is a short taxi ride from Liverpool Street station or Old street tube station. Try and arrive early cause by 11am the place was nearly too busy already.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Jean-Luc — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:13:20 +0000

Just had a stroll round the city with the camera, full circle from quayside to quayside via Trinity street, the market place, the Mill pub, and the back streets between Downing street and the Eagle pub…

Bruges, Belgium

Jean-Luc — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:01 +0000

Quick visit to Bruges over the weekend, as a birthday treat, loved Brasserie Chagall for the atmosphere and the house special “moules frites”, lovely city and friendly people… back to the “In Bruges” feel.

Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, England

Jean-Luc — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:30:25 +0000

Spent a sunny weekend in Norfolk, having booked a B&B in Morston, we used the Coasthopper minibus and discovered Cley, and its charms. Quaint tea rooms and pubs, great delicatessen and smokehouse, as well as the famous Blackeney Point, a breathtakingly beautiful 3.5 mile tongue of sand, and if you are brave enough, you can see wild seals at the end of the point. Pack a picnic from the delicatessen or the smokehouse and you’ll be set for the trip!

Le Pain Quotidien, St Pancras, London

Jean-Luc — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:00:51 +0000