Barcelona Airport

I’ve written many a times about Spain but rarely write about Barcelona Airport - I’ve many happy memories in Spain, especially Barcelona - for there I met a wonderful couple that I had lost touch with and missed a boss and his wife who had settled in a small island in Barcelona after they retired.  I even remembered about the natural colon cleanser that was introduced to me at the Duty Free Store at this very airport - it was rather funny because I was with my Managing Director taking a shuttle to Madrid - you see - Barcelona was where our factory was.

Don’t forget to check out the taxis at the airport entrance the yellow and dark blue cars all lined up and steadily waiting for the arrivals of the airplanes.  The airport was huge but clean and many DFS for you to pick up your last minute gifts.

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SpanAir Lounge @ Barcelona Spain

I flew a lot to Barcelona and Madrid because my ex-company was located in Spain and the factory was in Barcelona. For Spanair Gold member like myself, I used the lounge a lot.  I think some of the hostess there kinda know me, they even greet me by my family at times.  Drinks were free and there were no shower.. but a smoking area there is .. as you all know the Spaniards love to smoke a lot.  The lounge is nothing to shout about and small compared to the one in Madrid but it is at a great location, so instead of heading over to Singapore Airline lounge.. because i fly a lot on SIA too, i used this one instead.

Ya.. ! the olives were huge.. and the drinks were so-so.

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La Boqueria, Barcelona

Famous cured ham that my ex-boss, Mr Tsingos  loved so much..!  I remember one year, he even got his wife to fly it with her..when she visited him in Asia.  That was too funny..!!! if she was stopped by custom.  Traveling to the heart of the city .. every time i am in Barcelona to visit Barcelona’s most famous out door market is now a routine . .and a must do for me.  For those who knows me, you will know that i lived for these outdoor market. La Boqueria is an awesome place to be in . .even if you do not love food. So vibrant . .and so colorful..!

Awesome fruits of all kinds.. and one can find the usual produce, seafood and candied in color.  Like most open market, this one has cured hams for you to try and snack on while you are checking out the market. Lots of local fruits too. .as you can see here.

Seafood anyone..??  Prices are great too..!  i didn’t buy any.. because I was staying in a hotel and we didn’t have a kitchenette in the hotel.  But a co-worker of mine did get some .. for BBQing the next day. and it was the best BBQ i have had in Barcelona.

All sorts of chillies as you can see here.. ! so yes.. food can get spicy. .a wee bit like mexican food if you asked me.

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