Camping Estrella 3 to Vizmar Peniscola

28th June 2013

We left the camping Estrella 3 Barcelona about 11.00am filled up with fuel then headed south to Peniscola . We arrived at Vizmar camping Peniscola at 2.30pm and had a siesta as the lack of sleep over the last couple of days had caught up with us. We then went for a walk to the beach and to see the castle of papa Luna . Papa Luna was a pope not recognised by the catholic religion. The religion was split between two popes and it just happened that he was not recognised. Went back to the campsite for our tea and had an early night.

London to Barcelona

27th June 2013

After breakfast we said our goodbyes to the people who had got the coach from Manchester then we finished packing and checked out of the hotel, leaving our luggage while we went in to Woking town centre to do a bit of shopping for things we had run out of while we have been on the road. We had a coffee then set off for Stansted Airport for our flight back to Barcelona . Our flight was at 6.00pm so we had plenty of time to get to the Airport. The flight was half an hour late leaving Stansted however we arrived in Barcelona on time. Got a taxi back to the campsite then I un packed our bags and Derek went to the bar to watch Spain & Italy football, I did join him for a vino blanco later.

London garden party Buckingham palace

 26th June 2013

Had our breakfast then got our best clothes on for the garden party. The coach left the hotel after a few photos at 11.30am and headed to London. The coaches parked on The Mall and we all got off. A few of us went to a pub near the guards chapel for a drink before we went in Buckingham Palace . The gates opened at 2.30pm and we went in through the main entrance.We stopped for a few photos as we walked through the palace to the garden at the back.There was a ceremony by the guards and the band played then the Queen inspected the guards and presented the new colours. We then had afternoon tea ( cucumber sandwiches and little cakes), we walked to the side of the lake and took some more photos. At this point I had to take my shoes off cos my feet were killing but it wasn't a problem , the grass was as smooth as carpet and not a weed in site!!! The Queen then had a walk round chatting to people which gave us the opportunity to take some photos ( not allowed really). We had ice-cream then at 6.00pm we had to start making our way back to the coach. After a lovely day we got back to the hotel for dinner at 8.30pm

Camping Estrella 3 Barcelona to London

24th June 2013

Had another lazy day round the campsite , got our outfits ready and packed for London and all the documentation we needed to take. Had an early nite as we were getting up at 4.00am for our flight to London.

25th June 2013

Got up at 4.00pm after not much sleep due to fireworks being let off till 1.30am. Went to reception to order a taxi to the airport, however we had a bit of a panic cos we waited an hour for one to turn up by which time it was 5.30am and our flight was 6.50am. The drive to the airport was only 10 mins so we had enough time. We arrived at Stansted airport about 8.30 am and had a coffee and collected the hire car. After a 2 hour drive round the M25 we got to the hotel, both of us were tired but we had to get our hair cut, so off we went to find a hairdresser in Woking town centre.We then had a bite to eat and a siesta. At about 6.00pm we went to meet everyone else who had travelled by coach and get our invitation and tickets for the garden party. Had our evening meal and a few drinks.

Camping Estrella 3 Barcelona

 23rd June 2013

Had another lazy day round the campsite , as the day went on the campsite got busier with lots of Spanish turning up for there fiesta. We had a BBQ and as the day turned in to night the Spanish music got louder and the fireworks started by 10.00pm the party was starting to get in full swing,like a rave party. The music and fireworks carried on until it came light.

Camping estrella 3 Barcelona

22nd June 2013

Today we caught the bus in to Barcelona and did a walking tour out of the lonely planet book. We walked down las Ramblas as the operahouse the we walked further along to the food market which was buzzing with little bars round the edge and produce market (fish and vegetables) .We then walked further down las Ramblas and saw Gaudi house, one of his early works, we crossed the road to a plaza with two street lights believed to be Gaudi's first works. Then we continued to the gothic area with Roman wall and cathedral . We then made our way back to the market for a couple of drinks before heading for the Hard Rock Cafe were we had a bite to eat and cocktail. We met a nice Canadian couple Chris & Cal who were staying in Barcelona before heading to Dublin.Did a bit of shopping then caught the bus back to the site, by which time the site was filling up with Spanish as there was a local fiesta on the 23rd.

Camping estrella 3 Barcelona

 21st June 2013

Woke today by the sound of aircraft! When Derek said we were staying on a site near Barcelona airport for our flights to London , I didn't realise we would be camping at the end of the runway! We spent all day round the campsite doing some laundry and posting the blog, catching up on line.By the end of the Day we had become plane spotters we even could tell you where the planes were going as we were monitoring the departures at the airport. Hahaha.