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irisbe   
diversity colours the world, and we? We are all but a shade of grey


Real Name: Dannie: "A smile is priceless. Just think about it next time you run out of money"
Lives In: Antwerp, BE
Member Since: May 27, 2001
VT Rank: 160

 

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Barcelonaaaaa!

by irisbe - last update: Nov 24, 2004

On the art of hospitality

Stranger of yesterday.
becomes my tomorow's friend,
he who ever comes to visit,
Be welcome!
I don't know if I ever make it to your place.
But then I did not invite you to be returned the same gift from you.
Just promise me to remember what I did to you,
and if any other stranger comes across your path,
then do what I did and pass on the hospitality I showed to you.
Maybe then someday,
when I start my travel,
I will harvest the fruits
of what I once planted in your heart
and has been passed on
and some one will open his door to me.

This way the world will turn into a much better place to live.


Writen, on the 1st of September 2003, on occasion of my trip to Barcelona.



I didn't find many open doors, nor any VT members willing to meet up for a drink....3 forum entries and an event announcement and a growing sense of disappointment. My friends who have met me, and those who know me, will understand how sad I felt...

untill....

Untill two VT friends at the very end of my search for new VT friends, told me I was welcome.

Thank you so much Marie and Antonio (Listenandlearn) and Pere and Eva (Peret) for you kindness and the time we spent together.
You all added really very much to the value of this trip! I will never forget!
today will be tomorow's history

La Sagrada Familia reminds me of my pages

Always Under construction!

In a couple of decennia, if we are lucky to still be here, we might witness the result of years and years of construction.
Then we will look back at these pictures and wonder how never ending efforts can create such a beauty!

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irisbe's Barcelona Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 7 - Photos: 6

irisbe's Barcelona Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Meeting up with new friendsSeptember, 2003 8
Sightseeing, Gracia, DiagonalSeptember, 2003 2
Eixample; Gracia, Casa Mila "La Pedrera"September, 2003 7

Comments for irisbe about Barcelona
jo104 Fri Sep 4, 2009 17:39 UTC
 I enjoyed your tales of Barcelona & glad you met up with some vt'ers in the end :-)
projecta1 Sun Jan 22, 2006 14:27 UTC
 Im really astonished about the huge quantity of 2 wheels transportation existing in Barcelona. Spetially the 2 wheels culture. I would like to come back and rent a scooter the next trip
Maurizioago Sat Dec 31, 2005 15:30 UTC
 You have written some useful info about Barcelona. Have a good 2006!
DaDrifter Tue Jul 5, 2005 12:14 UTC
 Always such a pleasure reading your pages, Dannie ! Amazing Gaudi ... lovely tips about the Trifasico and Creme Catalan :))
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