Mark Tullett
Up the Tower
Today I have signed up for a guided tour up the tower of the Sant Antoni Abat Church at the top up the Rambla. I had wanted to do the...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 17
- 1 min
Museu Molí Paperer de Capellades
Yesterday we had our first excursion of the summer. This time to a town just under 40kms away called Capellades. We went there to visit...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Tattoo
My previously mentioned visit to Barcelona last week was primarily to visit the exhibitionat CaixaForum on Tattoos. It's best described...
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Mark Tullett
- May 29
- 1 min
Like a walk?
Today a new path connecting Vilanova and Cubelles will be officially opened. The inauguration consists of a walk that begins at 10.30 am...
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Mark Tullett
- Mar 5
- 1 min
Barcelona
Another great day in Barcelona yesterday, and although it's getting busier (I heard a lot of American), it's still not as crowded as...
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Mark Tullett
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Boating
Walking past the marina the other day I noticed a new (at least to me) sign offering boat hire. Now as a person that gets seriously...
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Mark Tullett
- Dec 20, 2021
- 1 min
Parc de la Cuitadella
Another place recently visited in Barcelona was this park, which is right next to the Estación de Franca, where many trains from...
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Mark Tullett
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
Bus
Continuing our theme of travel this week we arrive at the bus service between VnG and Barcelona. Another excellent and regular service...
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Mark Tullett
- Nov 18, 2021
- 1 min
Train
A day out in Barcelona is always a welcome break, even if you're here on holiday. At the moment it's ideal for us residents being...
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Mark Tullett
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Cornudella de Montsant
... was the second stop on our excursion, last week. Here we did a wine tour and tasting at the Cellers Baronia de Montsant, and it's...
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Mark Tullett
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
Siruana
During the week I had another big day out exploring my homeland of Catalunya. As I mentioned in previous posts this is the prefect time...
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Mark Tullett
- Aug 17, 2021
- 1 min
Jardins Artigas
... billed as one of Gaudi's least known works, the gardens show off his love for nature and natural shapes. Once having seen a couple...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Casa Vicens
Whilst there are fewer tourists around at the moment I am visiting as many of the local tourist attractions as I can. A couple of weeks...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 25, 2021
- 1 min
Día de Sant Jaume
Saint James' Day is today, and although I'm not at all religious this day does mean something to me because of it's connection to the...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
Palau de la Musica
Last week I finally got round to visiting the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, and what a treat it was. Towards the back is a cafe (but...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
Cosmocaixa
Looking for a fun, and informative day out? If you're interested in science at any level then a visit to Cosmocaixa in Barcelona is a...
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Mark Tullett
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Historic VnG
A few more pics from the historic walking tour I did last week. This is the street just behind the church at the top of the Rambla -...
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Mark Tullett
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
Historic Vilanova
Our guide was Angel Gutierrez, a Vilanova resident, originally from Cuba, who had an amazing amount of knowledge about our town, quoting...
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Mark Tullett
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
€9 to Madrid
This week a new train company, French owned, are offering high speed trips to Madrid from Barcelona for just €9 (one way). - This is...
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Mark Tullett
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Rail Discounts
RENFE who run the national train network here, have just announced that this summer long distance train journeys will be discounted by...
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