Vermouth in Barcelona

Hola from Barcelona! 
I arrived on Wednesday, September 28 with my daughter Eileen. I have been slowly adjusting to the big city. Walking, exploring Museu Nacional D’Art de Catalunya, Barcelona.

Like Don Quixote, (Ismael Smith, circa 1927), I will be tilting at windmills on this awesome journey. 

Eileen and I joined some of her friends for a vermouth festival along the Mediterranean Shores. 


It was complete with music, great vermouth, and quite the lightning show.




I don’t think that’s a halo over my head!  But maybe at The end of my 30 day pilgrimage, it might be.

So I was the only won who won a t-shirt by completing the Olympic bottle toss by lassoing 3
Bottles!  



The night ended with my first ride on an electric bike, and I didn’t crash.  

Speaking of crashing; it’s 12:30 am,  Beyond time of my turning into a pumpkin. So I’m going to crash.

Jeez Louise!

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    Ohmy gosh! What an exciting beginning to your adventure!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 4:34 PM

    So great to see you in Spain! Looks like lots of fun, can't wait to join you. Love, Liz

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 9:16 PM

    What a great beginning of a great journey. Enjoy your trip. Christine

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  4. IngridSeptember 30, 2022 at 9:24 PM

    What a great start to your trip/journey! Fun!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 9:50 PM

    So much fun !!!!!!!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022 at 10:50 PM

    I love the name of your blog. Looking forward to more blogging. Have a wonderful time. Connie

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  7. AnonymousOctober 1, 2022 at 6:47 AM

    Looks like a fantastic start! Love your blog name😊. Have a wonderful trip!

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  8. DaveOctober 1, 2022 at 7:03 AM

    Maybe this works now!! I do like your halo…. Foggy morn here…

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  9. ChrisOctober 1, 2022 at 7:30 AM

    So excited to follow along!

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  10. NancyOctober 1, 2022 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for including me in your adventure. Have a wonderful time, I look forward to following your travels.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 1, 2022 at 7:57 AM

    Wow! Thanks for sharing! Of course it is a halo. Enjoy! Judy

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  12. AnonymousOctober 1, 2022 at 8:10 AM

    So excited to follow your blog. It will be an incredible experience I am sure. Love you, Sis!!

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  13. AllenOctober 1, 2022 at 8:22 AM

    So glad you're blogging this, so we can follow along. Great stuff!

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  14. Bob greeneOctober 1, 2022 at 9:50 AM

    Ready to follow, after Ian not sure of a direction for us to go.off to Canada

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  15. AnonymousOctober 1, 2022 at 10:56 AM

    Loving your blog and photos!

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  16. Anna JOctober 1, 2022 at 10:11 PM

    I can't wait to hear more. What an adventure. You might wish you had held on to that electric bike on about day 15 of your trek

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  17. AnonymousOctober 2, 2022 at 9:35 PM

    Wishing you much joy and blessings as you experience two very special parts of my past: the Camino and Morocco. You are bringing back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 4, 2022 at 5:57 PM

    OK GIRLFRIEND. Be sure to pay attention to your Camano passport. Get those stamps . Lucy

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