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/ Europe 2017
Island of Majorca, Spain.
27th August
Arrived in Majorca, Spain about 7pm. Took a taxi to our Hostel Pinar for 20 Euros. We settled in then went for a walk. Our hotel meets all our needs - clean, air conditioning, ensuite bathroom, free wifi. Had paella dinner at El Puente with San Miguel beer and Sangria. Continued our walk to the city centre and on the old city wall. On our way back to our Hotel we had gelato. Arrived in our room just after midnight.
28th August
Conducted our own walking tour today. Started at the magnificent Santa Maria Cathedral of Palma. Entry 7 Euros each. It is a 1229 gothic cathedral with baroque gold altar pieces and additions by Gaudi. Continued onto the Palacio Episcopal gardens and Arabic Baths from the 10th century, this is all that remains from the Arab Medina. 2.50 Euro entry each. Next to the Temple built into the old wall and then a walk along Avenida de Gabriel Roca on the esplanade and on the beach. Ron had a swim in the Mediterranean. The water is very warm. Next to St Francis Cathedral and another walk on the old city wall and the San Agusti Church. Time for refreshments. We had gelato then San Miguel beer, Sangria and tapas at Michelangelo Trattoria.
Arrived in Majorca, Spain about 7pm. Took a taxi to our Hostel Pinar for 20 Euros. We settled in then went for a walk. Our hotel meets all our needs - clean, air conditioning, ensuite bathroom, free wifi. Had paella dinner at El Puente with San Miguel beer and Sangria. Continued our walk to the city centre and on the old city wall. On our way back to our Hotel we had gelato. Arrived in our room just after midnight.
28th August
Conducted our own walking tour today. Started at the magnificent Santa Maria Cathedral of Palma. Entry 7 Euros each. It is a 1229 gothic cathedral with baroque gold altar pieces and additions by Gaudi. Continued onto the Palacio Episcopal gardens and Arabic Baths from the 10th century, this is all that remains from the Arab Medina. 2.50 Euro entry each. Next to the Temple built into the old wall and then a walk along Avenida de Gabriel Roca on the esplanade and on the beach. Ron had a swim in the Mediterranean. The water is very warm. Next to St Francis Cathedral and another walk on the old city wall and the San Agusti Church. Time for refreshments. We had gelato then San Miguel beer, Sangria and tapas at Michelangelo Trattoria.
El Puente Restaurant, Palma, Majorca. Paella, Sangria and San Miguel Beer. Paella cooked and served at our table.
El Puente Restaurant, Palma, Majorca. Paella, Sangria and San Miguel Beer.
The Majorca old city wall.
The Majorca city wall. Palma.
Our hotel. Hostel Pinar.
Our hotel. Hostel Pinar.
The fish section at our local supermarket.
Sporting the Majorca Bobble hairstyle.
Save our planet exhibition along the Palma esplanade.
Save our planet exhibit. The Australian exhibit. Whitsunday Islands. Great Barrier Reef.
Palma Majorca City Wall
Markets by the Cathedral
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. Baroque gold Alter piece.
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. Hanging Ornament by Gaudi.
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma
Arabic Baths from 10th century.
Arabic Baths
Walking on the old city wall.
Walking along the Palma esplanade. Avenida de Gabriel Roca.
The Palma esplanade and sandy beach.
The Palma esplanade and sandy beach.
Ron swimming in the warm Palma beach sea.
St Augusta Church
San Agusti Church
Sant Francesc Church
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