yk's 12 days in Spain by herself Trip Report
Mar 6th, 2008, 08:47 AM
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I agree , yk, not very significant savings. And a standing ticket at the opera is too uncomfortable to think about money !! 
For the same money, you could have stayed on a better hotel in Sevilla..but then not in the Santa Cruz area. It is expensive.
For the same money, you could have stayed on a better hotel in Sevilla..but then not in the Santa Cruz area. It is expensive.
Mar 6th, 2008, 12:29 PM
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Enjoyed your detailed report. My daughter and I will going to Southern Spain and Portugal for 15 days the last week in April and first week in May. Not popular on Fodors,but we will be taking an escorted tour-Grand European Tours. When you are 70 and have had knee surgery it is an easier way to go. Wish I had been able to have done what you did. This will be our first trip to Spain, although I have traveled Ireland, England, Scotland, Eastern Europe, France, Italy and Holland.
With the euro being what it is now Counting the cost I will be spending about $155.00 a day for the tour,but FF miles for my air- not too bad. There will be 4 meals other than the tour ones which will add to the cost.
Thanks again for sharing. I will try and share when we return.
With the euro being what it is now Counting the cost I will be spending about $155.00 a day for the tour,but FF miles for my air- not too bad. There will be 4 meals other than the tour ones which will add to the cost.
Thanks again for sharing. I will try and share when we return.
Mar 6th, 2008, 12:31 PM
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I thoroughly enjoyed your trip report. My husband and I are taking almost the identical trip the end of March.
My one worry is the meals. I am diabetic and must eat on schedule. I cannot even wait until 8:00 pm for dinner. I have to eat by 6:00 pm. What am I to do? Will the restaurants still be serving lunch then? Are tapas available all day? I would appreciate any advice your can give me.
My one worry is the meals. I am diabetic and must eat on schedule. I cannot even wait until 8:00 pm for dinner. I have to eat by 6:00 pm. What am I to do? Will the restaurants still be serving lunch then? Are tapas available all day? I would appreciate any advice your can give me.
Mar 6th, 2008, 12:42 PM
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maryanne1 - Enjoy your trip! There is nothing wrong with taking a tour at all. My parents are in ther 60s and 70s and in good health, but they also take tours if they're visiting places that don't have easy public transportation.
portia12 - in the big cities in Spain, you won't have any problems finding places to eat throughout the day. In smaller towns, there are still tapas places that are open throughout the day. It's just the restaurants that don't open until 8ish. Restaurants usually serve lunch from 1-4pm.
portia12 - in the big cities in Spain, you won't have any problems finding places to eat throughout the day. In smaller towns, there are still tapas places that are open throughout the day. It's just the restaurants that don't open until 8ish. Restaurants usually serve lunch from 1-4pm.
Mar 6th, 2008, 01:33 PM
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Thanks for replying. I am with you I don't smoke or drink so not sure I will enjoy the tapa places as much. Sure they have not adopted the No Smoking in restaurants in Spain yet! Can remember being in Italy 2 years ago and one man was so unhappy in the restuarant with that sign. Too funny!
Mar 6th, 2008, 01:38 PM
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Yes, we have adopted the no smoking in restaurants. In bars is up to the owner to decide if he wants to have a non smoking place..or an smoking one. They have to put it clearly on signs at the entrance door.
Mar 7th, 2008, 11:26 AM
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<b>Photos</b>
To see pictures I took on this trip, you can check out my thread over at Travelerstogo.
http://p099.ezboard.com/feuropetogof...icID=424.topic
To see pictures I took on this trip, you can check out my thread over at Travelerstogo.
http://p099.ezboard.com/feuropetogof...icID=424.topic
Mar 7th, 2008, 01:16 PM
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AnnMarie_C - Thanks for the compliments. The pics are shot with a Canon point-and-shoot and I love it (recommended by my brother, of course). There's no way I can carry a SLR with me, just too heavy.
I hope you'll have a great time on your upcoming trip. And also hope the euro will come down a bit by the time you leave.
Bree- That pigeon is kind of a freak in nature, I guess? It must be some kind of mutant. It was just hanging around the colorful Serpentine bench at Parc Guell - just perfect for that setting!
I hope you'll have a great time on your upcoming trip. And also hope the euro will come down a bit by the time you leave.
Bree- That pigeon is kind of a freak in nature, I guess? It must be some kind of mutant. It was just hanging around the colorful Serpentine bench at Parc Guell - just perfect for that setting!
Mar 10th, 2008, 04:16 PM
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"Too bad you didn't fall in love with Spain."
it is fine not to love all places we visit. I have read reports from people who did not care for Rome, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Barcelona, Venice etc.
Personally, I loved Spain but Ireland did not do a thing for me ....
it is fine not to love all places we visit. I have read reports from people who did not care for Rome, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Barcelona, Venice etc.
Personally, I loved Spain but Ireland did not do a thing for me ....
Apr 4th, 2008, 10:59 AM
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Greetings from Madrid, yk! We actually love it here...arrived Tuesday morning and are enjoying the best visit so far. Manana we head out to El Escorial. Madrid is an engaging city, we are so enjoying ourselves. Will check in again once we return. AnnMarie
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Food costs seemed high to me for what you got. Especially you being a seasoned traveler! You didn't mention it but, did you ever go to grocery stores for fruit or snacks for between mealtimes? It sounded like you had to go without food at times because you would rather nap. Maybe that would have been different had your husband been along. You also ate out every meal at mostly tourist restaurants. I would have done more research even on short notice. But that's just me!
