FUN-travel: Barcelona to Rosas, Spain – Day 2 – Seabourn Cruise
August 4, 2012 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Barcelona to Rosas, Spain – Day 2 – Seabourn Cruise
Trip Day 19 – Cruise Day 2 – Saturday, July 28 – Rosas, Spain
Garden Sculpture
What I LIKE
- the best bed & pillows we’ve had on a cruise
- really, really good & hot cappuccino
- 5 hr excursion to see Gala Dalí Castle House-Museum – filled with Gala’s personal items, furniture, some of Dalí’s art – extensive gardens with sculptures including her garage & 2 vintage cars
- then on to 2 more small villages in walled cities
- hamburger, fries, pizza, French white wine for lunch
- take siesta
- dinner outside @ casual restaurant
- show in theatre – Amour – features love songs
What I DON’T LIKE
- 8:40am departure for excursion – I love my slow wake-up in the mornings
Gala Picture
- go to dinner @ 8:50 & dining room closes @ 9
- after taking 2 weeks to get on “Spain Dining Time” we have to get used to eating earlier
FF (FUN-fact) – Salvador Dalí refurbished and gave this 11th century castle to his wife (& muse) as a gift. She accepted only on the condition that Dalí only visit when given a written invitation. She rarely invited him and reportedly entertained several lovers here. He was intent on creating a place suitable for his wife’s rest and refuge. This was his last workshop and Gala’s mausoleum is located beneath the castle.
FUN-travel: Barcelona to Rome Cruise – 7 Days – Seabourn
August 4, 2012 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Barcelona to Rome Cruise – 7 Days – Seabourn
Trip Day 18 – Cruise Day 1 – Friday, July 27 – Board Ship in Barcelona, Spain
What I LIKE
- board ship 1:50 pm
- our first Seabourn cruise – have heard many good things
- brand new ship – 1 year new
- nice bottle of Champagne in our suite
- having people that speak English
- lots of salads & veggies & arugula
- food is the best we’ve ever had on a cruise ship
- book excursion for tomorrow
- 4:45 sail away party on pool deck
- dinner @ patio grill – really thin crust pizza – fresh fish
What I DON’T LIKE
- wine by the glass selection not as good as Regents 7 Seas
FF (FUN-fact) – If you book another cruise on board the ship you save 5% in addition to any other discounts you receive through your travel agent.