Recent content by mackem lass

We've been so I just thought I would update this! My son was absolutely over the moon on his birthday. First he unwrapped a Barcelona scarf and wondered why I'd bought that, then he noticed a sheet with the weekend itinerary on and nearly fell off the sofa! He couldn't stop grinning for days...

They're good links to read Iron Man. Thanks for sharing them. I'd learn a few useful phrases in Spanish - greetings, buying things in shops, etc. We went on holiday to a small Spanish town near Marbella last month and although my Spanish wasn't brilliant, the locals seemed pleased that I'd made...

Thanks for the help. I was looking at public transport from the airport. I'm going to buy the Hola BCN travel card which I understand can be used on the train from the airport. Looking at the maps, I can get the train to Sants Estacio and then change onto L5 Metro to Collblanc and the apartment...

Thanks for the tips especially the pick pockets one. I've already got a little bag that straps round my waist for running. I thought I'd use the bumbag with my coat fastened over the top, rather than take a handbag. Churros and chocolate sound great :) Hope you have a good trip too.

Just an update. I managed to find four seats together in the Gol Nord 3 section so I bought those. I've got flights arriving on the Friday lunchtime and returning Monday lunchtime, so we'll be ok as long as it's not a Monday night match. I've booked an apartment in a street right next to the Nou...

Thanks for the help. Thought it was better to pick a less popular fixture to get seats together.

Hello! We're Sunderland supporters but since being a young boy, my eldest son has had a soft spot for Barcelona. He'd absolutely love to do the Nou Camp tour and take in a match. He's 18 this year and doesn't want a party, so I thought I'd make his dreams come true instead! Had a bit of a...