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Forum: Europe
May 19th, 2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By danon

I stayed at the Dominican several years ago. It...

I stayed at the Dominican several years ago. It was quiet and comfortable, but still just steps from everything.
For a couple of nights I wouldn’t go too far.
Forum: Europe
May 17th, 2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

eks, I enjoy following your posts and...

eks,
I enjoy following your posts and adventures.
Is there any chance you could start a new thread ? This one is getting looooog.
Forum: Europe
May 15th, 2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By danon

Thank you !

Thank you !
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By danon

I was wondering why some hotels were booked…Thank...

I was wondering why some hotels were booked…Thank you, I didn’t know.
My dates are flexible.
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By danon

Thx..I’ll take a look.

Thx..I’ll take a look.
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By danon

Thx..the hotel looks splendid .PB is an...

Thx..the hotel looks splendid .PB is an interesting neighborhood.
I am familiar with the excellent transportation system, but I would prefer to be a bit more central.
Perhaps I should just focus on...
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By danon

Back to Berlin ?

I have visited Berlin several times , the last time was a short stay in 2016.
I stayed in the east (Melia hotel, I liked), and the western part (Sofitel, didn't like ).
I am looking for hotel in an...
Forum: Europe
May 10th, 2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By danon

It is a fab. place…Expensive.

It is a fab. place…Expensive.
Forum: Europe
May 10th, 2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,631
Posted By danon

as mentioned by another poster once you are in...

as mentioned by another poster
once you are in Paris, you have to go through the passport control, pick up your luggage ,
get to your hotel, check in . Takes a chunk of your day. Same with leaving...
Forum: Europe
May 6th, 2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,229
Posted By danon

The one not pictured gets me…(especially in...

The one not pictured gets me…(especially in French): understanding what people are saying to you !😳
Forum: Europe
May 5th, 2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By danon

Eks, I admire the energy you put in writing...

Eks, I admire the energy you put in writing extensive reports ( with photos) and the entertaining way you share food focused adventures with us.
From what I understand the caps are considered “...
Forum: Europe
May 5th, 2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,867
Posted By danon

A night time visit to Alhambra is really special...

A night time visit to Alhambra is really special . I agree.
I don’t know if it still the case but when I visited Andalusia the first time (end of August !) everything came to a standstill in the...
Forum: Europe
May 5th, 2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,229
Posted By danon

Hi eks, It might be an idea to search the...

Hi eks,
It might be an idea to search the YouTube for something on the “lighter side “of learning.
I have never used one of the sites you mentioned since I prefer the classroom setting.
Also, when...
Forum: Europe
May 4th, 2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,867
Posted By danon

Seems very rushed..but it is your choice.. Make...

Seems very rushed..but it is your choice.. Make sure you have tickets for Alhambra, Mesquita…
just a reminder: the temperature in Andalusia is usually 90+ at that time of the year.
Forum: Europe
Apr 24th, 2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

Maribel, thank you for the warm welcome… I...

Maribel, thank you for the warm welcome…
I walked by Casa Dani….lineups in all locations. Not for me. So many other eateries around here.
Thx for mentioning Goya and Chagall, both are on my “ list”...
Forum: Europe
Apr 24th, 2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

“ECI on the Castellana at Nuevos Ministerios is...

“ECI on the Castellana at Nuevos Ministerios is equally amazing”

Today I was further north to see Muro de Berlin at Funadcion Canal.
It is a good exhibit .
On the was back I decided to stop at...
Forum: Europe
Apr 22nd, 2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 934
Posted By danon

As always, Maribel has the perfect advice. A...

As always, Maribel has the perfect advice.

A note…
On my last visit to Toledo the lineup for the Cathedral was huge.
The town is usually very crowded, the temperature in May - probably 30 C.
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 798
Posted By danon

Seville is hardly a small place . ( seven hundred...

Seville is hardly a small place . ( seven hundred thousand ) hot, hot in August…usually 90 -100 F.
It is a beautiful city, it shuts down in the afternoon
Lisbon is easier to navigate than Madrid if...
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

Thanks, noon (and later) works for me !

Thanks, noon (and later) works for me !
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

thank you very much for the link. I love those...

thank you very much for the link.
I love those kinds of establishments .
San Miguel is too crowded and , even if I am one🙂 , too touristy.
Mercado de la Paz is minutes from the hotel I stay at...
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

Thank you for the list. Much appreciated . I...

Thank you for the list. Much appreciated . I suspect many posters prefer eating at informal restaurants and gastro bars . Me included, especially when traveling alone.
Forum: Europe
Apr 18th, 2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

zebec, Like eks, I prefer the elegant...

zebec,

Like eks, I prefer the elegant Eixample, ( Bay/Bloor is my hood 😀 in TO) , but we also stayed in other parts of Barcelona .
Gracia neighbourhood is much more appealing to me than...
Forum: Europe
Apr 18th, 2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By danon

We spent a few nights in Santander many years...

We spent a few nights in Santander many years ago, used public transit to visit Bilbao and S de Mar. Very convenient and efficient.
A nice town.
Forum: Europe
Apr 17th, 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

One that I avoid using is “en absoluto”, easily...

One that I avoid using is “en absoluto”, easily confused with our use of “absolutely” ( implying “ yes”).
”En absoluto" usually carries a negative meaning, as if we had said "absolutely not".”
Forum: Europe
Apr 17th, 2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By danon

Maribel and eks, thanks. Spanish, like any...

Maribel and eks, thanks.
Spanish, like any language , presents a number of possible “ traps” for the learner.
From correct choice of ser / ester or por/ para , to seldom used in English, but ...
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