New Posts For Thread: Barcelonahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelonaBeen before but was in a alcohol haze.Any recommendations for things to do, chaps?1st day unpacked...went out of hotel,20 minutes later relieved of my wallet (£110 + 90 euros} At least he had the decency to throw my wallet back with my cash cards etc.lovely city but will never go back.police seem to think it;s one big joke.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544159317#5441593171st day unpacked...went out of hotel,20 minutes later relieved of my wallet (£110 + 90 euros} At least he had the decency to throw my wallet back with my cash cards etc.lovely city but will never go back.police seem to think it;s one big joke.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:07:03 -0500We stayed on Montjuic in a great 5 star hotel called the Miramar in the penthouse room which had amazing views over the city an port area. Also had a lovely pool and gardens. 10 minute walk to Las Ramblas.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544158853#544158853We stayed on Montjuic in a great 5 star hotel called the Miramar in the penthouse room which had amazing views over the city an port area. Also had a lovely pool and gardens. 10 minute walk to Las Ramblas.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:34:36 -0500Thanks all.Spent a couple of drunken days there a few years ago, the legend of the pickpocket remains....https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544157381#544157381Thanks all.Spent a couple of drunken days there a few years ago, the legend of the pickpocket remains....Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:21:48 -0500If you are taking her indoors, tell her to organise the handbag to be secure, if you sit down at an outdoor café, put the handbag on her lap (I have seen thieves crawling to a table to get a bag), trust no one - even if they are dressed like a studehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544157323#544157323If you are taking her indoors, tell her to organise the handbag to be secure, if you sit down at an outdoor café, put the handbag on her lap (I have seen thieves crawling to a table to get a bag), trust no one - even if they are dressed like a studeWed, 01 Apr 2015 10:17:31 -0500No coach, But the have built a lot since the first time I saw it in the early sixties ( was just 15 ) think the topping out is scheduled for 3050, or thereabouts,https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544157209#544157209No coach, But the have built a lot since the first time I saw it in the early sixties ( was just 15 ) think the topping out is scheduled for 3050, or thereabouts,Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:08:20 -0500have they finished that cathedral yet ?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544157127#544157127have they finished that cathedral yet ?Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:01:53 -0500In that case.......... look (google) These before going Cathedral and cloisters Gothic quarter The Plaça San Juame The Olympic quarter Montjuic hill, great fountains The Palau San Jordi The Calatrava tower La Casa Batllohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544157025#544157025In that case.......... look (google) These before going Cathedral and cloisters Gothic quarter The Plaça San Juame The Olympic quarter Montjuic hill, great fountains The Palau San Jordi The Calatrava tower La Casa BatlloWed, 01 Apr 2015 09:54:36 -0500Cheers lads, its for a landmark birthday for the missus, so on (maybe) best behaviour.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544156865#544156865Cheers lads, its for a landmark birthday for the missus, so on (maybe) best behaviour.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:40:48 -0500all i remember of Barcelona is rain,rain and more rain - freezing cold for 3 days and stuck in a bar getting p1ssed in the Ramblas .a most enjoyable 3 dayshttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544156685#544156685all i remember of Barcelona is rain,rain and more rain - freezing cold for 3 days and stuck in a bar getting p1ssed in the Ramblas .a most enjoyable 3 daysWed, 01 Apr 2015 09:27:25 -0500Watch out for people bumping into you, it's still one of Europe's worst pick pocket distraction robbery capitals, A fantastic place, one of my all time favs. Whatever your into you'll find it there no probs. Have a great timehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30469515/barcelona?post_id=544155945#544155945Watch out for people bumping into you, it's still one of Europe's worst pick pocket distraction robbery capitals, A fantastic place, one of my all time favs. Whatever your into you'll find it there no probs. Have a great timeWed, 01 Apr 2015 08:31:40 -0500