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the Leyland Brothers World

Barcelona, Spain

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Jul 31 2007, 01:54 AM

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Barcelona, Spain

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Okay, so before you say anything, I confess I didn't have the best time in the most fun city in the world. The reason being was that I was supposed to be in Lisbon. My first flight was late, and lost my luggage, the budget airline conveniently doesn't have "connecting" flights, so it was my responsibility to make the connection, which I duly missed. To top it off, they offered me another flight to Portugal in two days, for 50Euros. This was only another 15E over what I originally paid, but I decided to go into Barcelona and think about it. Little did I know, that this 50E offer was a one-off only immediately after you miss the flight. Thanks for telling me earlier. So, after long arguments over the phone, I capitulated, frustrated knowing that the only flights to Portugal were now in the 250E range. Where's the love?

Incidentally, this airline is Clickair. Think twice before you book. Budget airlines indeed.

So anyways, there I was, in already dirty clothes, wondering around Barcelona looking for last minute accommodation in peak season. Yey! That was fun. Admittedly, it wasn't sooo bad. I just walked around the main part of town for a couple of hours before I found something (my guidebook with a map of barcelona and shit was in my lost luggage).

First night hostel was average at best. Second night I swapped, twas an improvement. Had to keep swapping though as they were full-up the next night.

I wish I could of been in a better mood, but I couldn't get into the spirit really until my last night there. Maybe that was because, after two days in Barcelona, I finally got my clothes. Oh, blessed clothes. I should probably also mention that I was very conscious of my financial situation, and didn't want to pay exorbitant prices for basic clothes.

Anyways, all in all, a great city. But next time, I might go with a few people, and a bit more money... it makes it just that more enjoyable.

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