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The Week #187
by James- 🇪🇸 I'm in Spain and it's great! My flights were smooth as could be. From Tokyo, I went to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines (first time) and I think I wouldn't mind flying them again. The food on the plane was (steamed salmon, mashed potatoes, eggplant and such) and airport was beautiful. The planes were not parked next to the building, so all of the gates in our area were simply doors to outside and a bus would pull up and take the plane load of people out to the plane parking lot. It felt more like a bus station than an airport.
My ride to Valencia
Arriving in Spain and the airport was tiny. Like as soon as you get off the plane you walk downstairs and dumped directly into passport control / customs. We took the metro from the airport to the city center and it was relatively easy. Just buy the ticket and go.Morning in the city center
My first impression of the city is that, at least in the center area, there are so many American fast food / restaurant chains. I reckon that's partly because they're taking over the world, but also because they can afford the rent in these locations. I didn't expect to see a five guys and taco bell directly outside my hotel.Random alleyway
My hotel has been nice too, though it has probably the slowest lift known to man. Each room is themed different and mine is themed with a giant motorcycle in the wall.
For the weekend before work we mostly explored around the city, walking around and enjoying the city. The old town is as picturesque as you'd imagine. Sitting on the square, drinking coffee enjoying some cultural dancing is something I could see myself getting used to.People watching at one of the many squares
The food is all really good and affordable. I'm loving the availability of olives and ham.5.5 euro for coffee and a sandwhich - 😩 While I am in Spain, my AirPods are not. I was about to get ready for a run when I started looking for my airports and Find My shows me that they're in Haneda airport. Hopefully I'll be able to collect them on my way back. They must have fallen out of my pocket or something and as I was using my headphones during the trip, I simply didn't notice. Good news is that they're lost in Japan, so there's a higher probability of me getting them back.
- 😭 My last grandparent passed away. Thankfully it wasn't because she was sick, just because of age at 93 years old. It makes me reflect on the fact we're not here forever...and I should probably talk with my own parents more often....RIP Dotz.
- 🇪🇸 I'm in Spain and it's great! My flights were smooth as could be. From Tokyo, I went to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines (first time) and I think I wouldn't mind flying them again. The food on the plane was (steamed salmon, mashed potatoes, eggplant and such) and airport was beautiful. The planes were not parked next to the building, so all of the gates in our area were simply doors to outside and a bus would pull up and take the plane load of people out to the plane parking lot. It felt more like a bus station than an airport.
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Checkin to Boa Beach
Comms social -
Checkin to Dulce De Leche Boutique
Post lunch coffee -
Checkin to Museu Sant Pius V de Belles Arts
Enjoying a bit of culture. -
Checkin to La Terraza De Santa Catalina
Coffee and a show. Feel like I’m in a Rick Steves program. I could get used to this. -
by James
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by JamesI made it until 10pm. Hopefully my body is in the right time zone tomorrow.
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Checkin to La Vita é Bella
Pizza pizza 😋 -
Checkin to Font del Palau de la Música
Having a bit of an explore. There’s a guy near here setting off loud fireworks too. Super loud. -
Checkin to Starbucks
Afternoon coffee
