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CTyankee

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22. I always say that my trip to Spain changed my life...

Reply to Adsos Letter (Original post)

Thu Feb 1, 2018, 07:57 PM

Feb 2018

Because of my interest in art I visited the Prado in Madrid (amazing but HUGE.Get a game plan before you go) and see some of the greatest art of western civilization. My trip over the Pyranees was a revelation, truly. I felt a mystical feeling come over myself mainly because of their history: Isabella exiled the Jews and France took them in. In the 20th century Franco exiled them from Spain and they went over those same mountains to France. Then Franco became more or less more liberal and the Jews came back over those same mountains. It's an inspiring story.

Also go to La Reina Sofia in Madrid. It's the modern art museum. First rate. Picasso's Guernica is there. Wonderful.

you will love Spain. It has art, wine, cuisine and a fabulous history.

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Question about travel in Spain. [View all] Adsos Letter Jan 2018 OP

I loved my trip to Barcelona. Fantastic city! dhol82 Jan 2018 #1

Good advice. I've been guilty of trying to pack too much into a short time. CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #3

Make sure you factor in distances and routes. dhol82 Jan 2018 #4

Agree on the sit and watch and enjoy the park, cafe, street life, market, etc. CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #5

Thank you so much for the reply! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #7

I have traveled in Spain to... CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #2

Thanks so much for your reply! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #9

She will be fine...just make the cs sound like ths MLAA Jan 2018 #14

First, let me say Thank You! to dhol82, and CurtEastPoint for your responses. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #6

Where in France are they going to be? dhol82 Jan 2018 #12

Thank you for the caution. Good advice. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #15

About five years ago I lived and worked for a year in Madrid MLAA Jan 2018 #8

Thank you so much for your advice. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #10

Happy to assist. I absolutely loved Spain. MLAA Jan 2018 #11

I'll warn her! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #16

If you are venturing out from BCN, Montserrat is an easy train trip CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #13

Thank you so much for the suggestions, CurtEastPoint. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #17

Gotta go now. Thank you for all of the advice and suggestions! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #18

I have used a Trip advisor site called mnhtnbb Jan 2018 #19

The kids have used Airbnb in Europe many times, and have aleways had a good experience. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #20

I have two Canon cameras mnhtnbb Jan 2018 #21

I always say that my trip to Spain changed my life... CTyankee Feb 2018 #22

I can understand why you loved Spain, CTyankee. Adsos Letter Feb 2018 #23

Barcelona is a real treasure! Your wife will love it if she likes Gaudi. CTyankee Feb 2018 #24