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Saturday, July 30, 2011
50 liters of water in 20 minutes.
Today we arrived home from helping a friend move to be bombarded with a downpour of biblical proportions. We were not alone from Central Catalonia to Barcelona.
and the rain fell on our saturday night. it was much needed rain but maybe not so much in such a short time. 83 liters in barcelona 50 here and in a town less than 3 kilometers away 18 liters. I guess that is how it rains here. luckily our 'horts' (vegetable gardens) did not suffer too much damage some corn(plat de moro) was knocked over but all else was fine and needed the bath I think. i will be adding photos of the knocked over corn tomorrow after the sun comes up here.
and the rain fell on our saturday night. it was much needed rain but maybe not so much in such a short time. 83 liters in barcelona 50 here and in a town less than 3 kilometers away 18 liters. I guess that is how it rains here. luckily our 'horts' (vegetable gardens) did not suffer too much damage some corn(plat de moro) was knocked over but all else was fine and needed the bath I think. i will be adding photos of the knocked over corn tomorrow after the sun comes up here.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day trip to Andorra from Barcelona
The Principality of Andorra or Andorra
is a small landlocked country between France and Spain in western Europe.'Valls d'Andorra' was given to the Andorran people for fighting against the Morres by Charles the Great.It is not a member of The European Union and a tax haven for it's duty free status.The oficial language there is Catalan but French,Spanish and Portuguese are also spoken.
Anytime of the year it makes for a great trip from skiing
to shopping or to the hot springs which make for a lovely bath when the weather hits sub freezing temps in the winter. There is nothing like going for a nice dip in the warm thermal fed baths after a day at the slopes - and Andorra offers world class slopes from beginner slopes to death defying down hills it is what the Pyrenees
have to offer-. If you are the snow boring type, I would also recommend a stop over at La Molina, the site of the 2010 World Snow Boarding Championships.
There is a lot to do in Andorra, from a luxurious day spa in the hot springs and skiing in the winter. With a trip to Andorra you can't go wrong and nothing beets a duty free bottle of the ffinestScotch
. But be careful with what you bring back across the border. It may be worth to ask an attendant in a store about what you plan to bring back to Spain. I recommend that because the Spanish Civil Guard is at the border stopping cars returning to Catalonia
randomly to check for if someone has been quite glutinous and coming back with a stash of tobaccos and fine goods to feed an army. If you exceed the limit for your purchases, the Spanish Civil Guard will require you to pay the duties(taxes) on all your goods you have exceeded and it is just troublesome, so better not.
DIRECTIONS
Andorra is about a 2 hour drive from Barcelona take Auto Pista de Valles/C-16/E-9 north/nord. E-9 is a partial toll road so be prepared to pay the toll on E-9.. Continue onto C-16 (signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra)Keep left at the fork, follow signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra and merge onto C-16/LP-4033.Continue to follow C-16.At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260 ramp.Merge onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260/LP-4033.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Continue to follow N-260
Go through 1 roundabout.Take a slight right onto Eix Pirinenc.Continue onto Carrer de les Valls d'Andorra/N-145.Continue to follow N-145.Go through 1 roundabout, welcome to Andorra.
is a small landlocked country between France and Spain in western Europe.'Valls d'Andorra' was given to the Andorran people for fighting against the Morres by Charles the Great.It is not a member of The European Union and a tax haven for it's duty free status.The oficial language there is Catalan but French,Spanish and Portuguese are also spoken. 
Anytime of the year it makes for a great trip from skiing
to shopping or to the hot springs which make for a lovely bath when the weather hits sub freezing temps in the winter. There is nothing like going for a nice dip in the warm thermal fed baths after a day at the slopes - and Andorra offers world class slopes from beginner slopes to death defying down hills it is what the Pyrenees have to offer-. If you are the snow boring type, I would also recommend a stop over at La Molina, the site of the 2010 World Snow Boarding Championships.
There is a lot to do in Andorra, from a luxurious day spa in the hot springs and skiing in the winter. With a trip to Andorra you can't go wrong and nothing beets a duty free bottle of the ffinestScotch
. But be careful with what you bring back across the border. It may be worth to ask an attendant in a store about what you plan to bring back to Spain. I recommend that because the Spanish Civil Guard is at the border stopping cars returning to Catalonia randomly to check for if someone has been quite glutinous and coming back with a stash of tobaccos and fine goods to feed an army. If you exceed the limit for your purchases, the Spanish Civil Guard will require you to pay the duties(taxes) on all your goods you have exceeded and it is just troublesome, so better not. As you can see, Andorra is the paradise for everyone - from people loving to ski, shopping, spending days at the thermal waters or just walking down its many roads, full of restaurants, cafes and shops. Even there is a paradise for children. Naturland is a thematic park that children will love - Other children's activities, like bowling will also be found there. Combining adult activities with some for children, will make a complete, funny and interesting holiday to this small country for all the members of the family. To see more activities that can be done in family in Andorra, do not hesitate to contact their tourist site and get there all the information available, which will help you to combine all the possibilities for an unforgettable trip.
DIRECTIONS
Andorra is about a 2 hour drive from Barcelona take Auto Pista de Valles/C-16/E-9 north/nord. E-9 is a partial toll road so be prepared to pay the toll on E-9.. Continue onto C-16 (signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra)Keep left at the fork, follow signs for La Seu d'Urgell/Andorra and merge onto C-16/LP-4033.Continue to follow C-16.At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260 ramp.Merge onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260/LP-4033.Turn right onto Carretera de Puigcerdá/N-260.Continue to follow N-260Go through 1 roundabout.Take a slight right onto Eix Pirinenc.Continue onto Carrer de les Valls d'Andorra/N-145.Continue to follow N-145.Go through 1 roundabout, welcome to Andorra.
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Friday, July 8, 2011
The Beautiful Catalan Country and Coastal Mountains.
Now We have came to the end of another week here in sunny Catalonia
,and the weather is suppose to be great.
We still do not know what we may do this weekend. We will probably stay in and watch a movie and eat some popcorn. It sounds good to me and the beach
may have to wait for the August vacation that we have all been so patiently awaiting and now it seems like it will not come for an eternity. we can't wait for Mojitos in the sun and a little bit of fun. For now it will probably be by the pool 
to take in the sun. but at least there is a good view from inside the pool. we may take a road trip to the park and enjoy some site seeing on the Catalan
country side. We went a couple a weeks ago for a drive through the country side and I had a moment to take some pics of the castle in Talamanca a mid-evil town near Sant llorenç del Munt. 
It is a 
country side is definitely worth it it is the part of the beauty of Catalonia and Barcelona
is the scenery from one place to another. in Catalonia
you can be swimming out in the Mediterranean and see the coastal mountains and the next day be looking at where you were swimming the day before on top of the mountain you were admiring from the sea below the day before. From Montserrat on a clear day you can see Mallorca
. So the weather is great the sun is shinning and it is time for a Catalan vacation. when August arrives we will be with you there is nothing like the beach and siestas or migdiades followed by late night drinks. you won't be disappointed.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Internet in Rural Catalonia, Spain.
If you plan on a romantic get away to the Pyrenees or have a vacation planed for the beach in rural Catalonia, and internet is a must for you a Tablet PC
with tethering capabilities would serve you well, as the 3g network here can be better than physical network access. Movistar is the main cell provider here and service plans are fairly resonable. you can choose from different options depending on your internet use.
would be killer but for now I am dreaming and have to settle for my 3g tablet from Movistar that I am pleased with and for now the service is fine and it works for me. Rest assured your holidays to the Catalan Pyrenees do not have to lack the mdern spoils of everyday life unless you want it to.Internet in ländlichen Katalonien, Spanien.
Wenn Sie planen einen romantischen Urlaub in den Pyrenäen oder einen Urlaub für den Strand in ländlichen Katalonien gehobelt, und Internet ist ein Muss für Sie ein Tablet PC mit Tethering-Funktionen würden Sie gut zu dienen, als das 3G-Netz hier kann besser sein als physische Netzwerk zugreifen. Movistar ist die wichtigste Zelle Anbieter hier und Service-Pläne sind ziemlich resonable. Sie können aus verschiedenen Möglichkeiten abhängig von Ihrer Internetverbindung verwenden möchten.
In weiten Teilen Spaniens die Installation von LWL-Kabel fehlt. So eine Reise nach Spanien ländlichen können Sie eine langsamere Internet-Service finden jedoch in den meisten großen Städten haben Sie ausreichend Bandbreite. Obwohl, wenn Sie ein großer Fan des Apple iPhone 4G sind, können Sie feststellen, dass viel von Spanien fehlt Installation von 4g Cell Networks, aber alle von Spanien hat 3G-Netz und auch in vielen ländlichen Gebieten haben Sie feine 3G-Abdeckung und für mich das 3g Service serviert feine für meine perposes für den Moment, wenn ein 4g internet contection auf einem ehrfürchtigen Tablette wie Dell Streak 7 4G Android Tablet Killer sein würde, aber für jetzt bin ich zu träumen und für mein 3g Tablette von Movistar zufrieden, dass ich zufrieden bin mit und für jetzt der Service ist gut und es funktioniert für mich. Seien Sie versichert, Ihren Urlaub in der katalanischen Pyrenäen müssen nicht den mdern Beute des täglichen Lebens fehlt, wenn Sie es wollen.
Monday, July 4, 2011
The End to Another Weekend.
It is Monday now, and the weekend has come to an end. On Friday we decided to go out to eat. we went to an American restaurant in Manresa. My review of that will be soon but for now my opinion is that I prefer Catalan cuisine here, though want you get for the money if good.
The beach has been postponed but I have pics from last year in memories of when I arrived here in Spain now going on a year. Hopefully soon we will get to visit the beach. we opted to stay home and go to the park and enjoy sun rays at home instead.
The beach has been postponed but I have pics from last year in memories of when I arrived here in Spain now going on a year. Hopefully soon we will get to visit the beach. we opted to stay home and go to the park and enjoy sun rays at home instead.
Friday, July 1, 2011
I love you. to my dearest Nuria, I love you so much, muah!:
If a picture is worth a thousand words.
My love for you is worth a million.
You are the rock I lean on in hard times.
The one I confide in always.
Your beauty grows on me.
Like a vine climbing up an old tree.
Everyday we grow closer.
I feel embedded in you.
As the sun ripens my heart.
It is that grape in the sun.
And like fine wine.
It all gets better in time.
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