Yes, we were there. Our spring vacation. And it was one of a best things we did this winter. We were leaving Helsinki covered in snow (old, grey snow) and during that week most of it has melted. We came to Spain, to Barcelona and it was 20C in the evening on the airport! Flowers and palm trees! We rented a car and headed to Tossa de Mar, a wonderful medieval town on Costa Brava. Dream place it was. And there was again at least plus 20 every day. The beach, the sea, cafes, restaurants, wine, jamon, oh, even a date with my own husband! Yep, it doesn't happen that often these days. So, I appreciated it a lot and I was so happy and relaxed there. My parents came too, so we split the time with the kids. I would say, I'd love to make it more often. Even in March it won't be a bad idea. There would be already spring, while there is still full winter in Finland. And I wouldn't mind to wear a light coat. So, why I didn't bring back with me that summer attitude? I don't know. Somehow I am tired with everything and it is hard to enjoy my everyday routine. But I know it is a temporary mood. It always was. I'm not a pessimist by nature. Oh, anyway, I can hear and see a digger which came to remove the rest of the snow from our yard! Yeah! Hurra! Small things can make your day :)
good idea to get out when the last bit of winter is hanging on. who was spain with kids? did you stay somewhere where you could make your own dinner? the meal times of the spaniards makes me nervous to do it with kids. looks like it worked out well for you guys though!
ReplyDeleteHi there, we stayed in a very old house (from XVIII century I guess) it was nice, but cold inside, so not a best choice if you are with small kids. as for the dining out it worked good. in that touristic place restaurants usually served lunches about our lunch time and dinners also not too late. Of course with the kids we only went for lunches, our kids go to bed around 8pm. But in that house there was a kithen so you could have cook everything (we didn't - I prefered to relax and dine out :)
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