Wednesday, October 4, 2018 - Hotel Murmuri, Barcelona
Well, here I am, sipping Sauvignon Blanc and waiting for a cheese plate of local fare. The bellman just helped me figure out how to get on the internet. We made so many changes to preferences, doubt my computer will work when I leave this place.
At any rate, crossing the Atlantic in a Delta 767 was smooth. Everyone in business class wrapped up in white quilted blankets (looked like a bunch of mummies!) - how do they do it? - sleep throughout a long flight. I stay awake because someone might need my help to keep the plane in the air!!!
This small boutique hotel, the Murmuri, is really sweet. In a great neighborhood with lots of shops, the requisite Haagen Das (HAH!) nearby, and there are tons of Starbucks everywhere in the city - is there anywhere they are not? My room is extremely small, clean and with all the essentials. Am on the sixth floor and have my own private balcony that boasts two chaises and two chairs. I could have a party!
The cheeses are wonderful. Sweet waitress named them all (can't remember, nor pronounce). Beautiful marmalades served with and a light sprinkling of peppercorns to add a dash of heat to the mix. Really pretty and very tasty!
The city of Barcelona has so many unique touches. Most buildings are decorated with all kinds of wrought iron railings on the balconies. Although a little like what you might find in New Orleans - different in that they, too, are pretty but less graceful. There are a gazillion plein (sycamore) trees that line most streets that we rode through this morning. The bark is such a pretty camouflage pattern. The trees are old, sometimes cover the street with a canopy of leaves overhead, but they look thirsty!! And then there's the Gaudi . . . . more on that tomorrow, as I have a four-hour private tour with an expert.
Well, the cheese has been consumed, the wine drunk, and I'm ready for bed even though it's only 1:00 p.m. Will set my alarm for a couple of hours, then take a walk.
Am remembering my last visit here with Adolfo - bittersweet . . . .
At any rate, crossing the Atlantic in a Delta 767 was smooth. Everyone in business class wrapped up in white quilted blankets (looked like a bunch of mummies!) - how do they do it? - sleep throughout a long flight. I stay awake because someone might need my help to keep the plane in the air!!!
This small boutique hotel, the Murmuri, is really sweet. In a great neighborhood with lots of shops, the requisite Haagen Das (HAH!) nearby, and there are tons of Starbucks everywhere in the city - is there anywhere they are not? My room is extremely small, clean and with all the essentials. Am on the sixth floor and have my own private balcony that boasts two chaises and two chairs. I could have a party!
The cheeses are wonderful. Sweet waitress named them all (can't remember, nor pronounce). Beautiful marmalades served with and a light sprinkling of peppercorns to add a dash of heat to the mix. Really pretty and very tasty!
Should have taken this photo before I ate the first cheese!!
The city of Barcelona has so many unique touches. Most buildings are decorated with all kinds of wrought iron railings on the balconies. Although a little like what you might find in New Orleans - different in that they, too, are pretty but less graceful. There are a gazillion plein (sycamore) trees that line most streets that we rode through this morning. The bark is such a pretty camouflage pattern. The trees are old, sometimes cover the street with a canopy of leaves overhead, but they look thirsty!! And then there's the Gaudi . . . . more on that tomorrow, as I have a four-hour private tour with an expert.
Well, the cheese has been consumed, the wine drunk, and I'm ready for bed even though it's only 1:00 p.m. Will set my alarm for a couple of hours, then take a walk.
Am remembering my last visit here with Adolfo - bittersweet . . . .
Sounds beautiful! Seek out a good Manchago cheese for me, keep the blogs coming and travel safe.
ReplyDeleteIn Google Street View, I am looking up at your balcony. Left side, or right side? Very nice looking place. At second floor level, I see a statue of some saint looking out over the street and alleyway. Who is that?
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