We continue to add pictures and information.  There have been some pictures added to the Barcelona, Cannes and Turkey slideshows to the right.

More to come...

Reviewing pictures and notes

Debbie and I are slowly going through all our pictures and notes.  We are trying to get the best pictures to post and go over the notes.  It is a slow process, so be patient and we will do our best.

We will probably be posting some pictures as we go along.

Thanks,

Debbie and Randy

We are back in the US, just landed in Atlanta.  We weren't able to post along the way due to inconsistent internet connections.  We hope to post pictures and other information shortly.

 

Our flight was late out of Atlanta, so we spent the night in Cary.  We got a good night's sleep and arrived home Thursday morning, 6/5/2014.  Thursday was spent unpacking and recovering from the long flight.  We picked up Bailey and got to see Debbie's grandsons.  They were all happy to see her.

We took over 3000 pictures, so it will take some time to go through them. Debbie took extensive notes that will take some time to go through.

It was a great, amazing trip, a trip of a lifetime.  We had a wonderful time and we are glad to be back home.

We made it to Barcelona and have had a 4 hour tour of the city.  We are now checked into the hotel and will rest a couple of hours before our tapas dinner tour tonight.

Onboard flight to Barcelona

Pei Wei for lunch... One of our favorite places

At Raleigh airport, whew... Both our bags were 48 lbs.

Packed and ready to go

Monday, May 19, 2014

All our bags are packed and ready to go.  Notice Bailey's leg in the lower left of the picture.  He plans to exit the door with us!

See everyone in Atlanta pre-flight, Barcelona, or on board Serenade of the Seas!  Remember our pre M&M get togethers......3:00 P.M. Friday in the Schooner Bar, Deck 6, as well as our Sail-Away after the Muster Drill...approximately 4:45P.M., Sky Bar, Deck 14....wear your beads!!  Be Safe!

The small bag in front is not going..it is our bag for tonight at the hotel.

For our fellow cruisers, the information below is worth reading.

Money and Tipping

In Spain, since 2002, the official currency is the Euro (€). Major credit cards such as Visa and Master Card and to some extent American Express are accepted all over Spain. You can also use them to withdraw money from a cash machine and pay in restaurants, shops and hotels.

In case of thefts or losing your card please immediately call your provider to lock it:

• VisaCard: 900 991 124
• MasterCard: 900 971 231
• American Express: 902 375 637

In Spain, restaurants are required by law to include service charges in their prices, but most people leave small change if they are happy with the service. Commonly, you also tip hotel porters and taxi drivers.

Health and Safety

In touristic places pick pockets can be an annoyance. Please watch your belongings at touristic sights, on the metro and in crowded areas.

Traffic in Spain is more hectically in comparison to other European countries so you have to pay attention on the streets.

This especially accounts for traffic lights: if the green light for pedestrians starts flashing get off the road right away since cars and motorbikes will start within a few seconds.

In case of a any emergencies please call the EU standard emergency number 112. If you got sick you should ask your hotel reception for the nearest medical center. As an EU citizen you can use your European Health Insurance Card for free treatment. Visitors from other countries should have a travel insurance, otherwise you might have to pay on the spot. There are also many pharmacies where you can go if you have minor aches and pains. Some of them are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

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