Sara Across the Pond

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Sat, 18 May 2013 16:08:19 -0400

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Sat, 18 May 2013 16:07:11 -0400

Oh Becks. I think you’ll do we’ll in retirement.

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:24:49 -0400

Oh Becks. I think you’ll do we’ll in retirement.

I’m jumping on the Great Gatsby bandwagon but in a unique...

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:04:39 -0400

I’m jumping on the Great Gatsby bandwagon but in a unique way. Ballet!

Costumes were brilliant and the music was perfect. My ticket was discounted because of an obstructed view. The only “obstructed view” I noticed was the huge head in front of me.

Otherwise it was lovely and part of me thinks it’s not too late to be a dancer. I might have to stop eating carbs, but it would be worth it, right?

Miss Sadie!

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:00 -0400

Miss Sadie!

bravelittletoaster27: Four weeks until the SF Half Marathon! I don’t think my legs are ready for...

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:50:13 -0400

bravelittletoaster27:

Four weeks until the SF Half Marathon! I don’t think my legs are ready for the hills!

Barcelona

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:41:39 -0400

I spent the holiday weekend in Barcelona enjoying wine and sun. As usual, I tried to fit in as much as possible in a two day period, but I found a way to work a day of beach time in.

I loved visiting Gaudi’s buildings and I regret not having the chance to visit Park Guell. I love his sense of color and eccentric design. His architecture is so identifiable — it made being a tourist easy!

I wanted to visit the Picasso museum but didn’t get a chance. I chose beach day over museum day.

I had a few travel mishaps, but I’m getting better at reading city maps and asking for help. I can’t even recall what it’s like to use my iPhone as a phone. Barcelona seemed to have very few Wifi spots, so I relied on my guide book and signs around me. London feels like a second home and I’m always relieved to come back to English speaking people and an underground route that I know by heart now.

And some beach time.

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:47 -0400

And some beach time.

My nauseating video of the inside of Sagrada Familia. It’s...

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:39 -0400

My nauseating video of the inside of Sagrada Familia. It’s beautiful!

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Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:23 -0400

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:28:11 -0400

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia

Owl!

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:58 -0400

Owl!

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Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:35 -0400

Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Battlo

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:58 -0400

Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Battlo

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Wed, 08 May 2013 07:33:03 -0400

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Wed, 08 May 2013 07:32:08 -0400

The architecture is beautiful and very gothic. I loved the small...

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:30:55 -0400

The architecture is beautiful and very gothic. I loved the small and narrow streets.

Barcelona

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:29:02 -0400

I spent the three day weekend in Barcelona. Wine, sun burns, and Antonio Gaudi!

I’m trying to take advantage of my time here and the proximity to other destinations. I was really nervous about not understanding Spanish, but like we did in Rome, I used my hands to talk :)

Bristol and Bath

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:39:16 -0400

Bristol and Bath

Words I've Learned Today

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:37 -0400

Kerfuffle - A commotion or fuss (I will add this to my vocabulary quickly).

Plaster - A band aid

Palaver - See kerfuffle