BOO DOO THREE: Beach Blanket Boo Doo! 29 September - 1 October 2006
Sep 25, 2006, 6:12 am
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Originally Posted by alanw
Most shops will open from 10AM to 2PM and then from 5PM until 9PM. Some will skip siesta on Saturday and go straight through until 9PM. The walk to the shopping area from the hotel can be measured in yards, so, not far. 
Sep 25, 2006, 11:52 pm
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Originally Posted by techgirl
I am very sad that I will miss everyones company as well as the amazing food. The lunch venue noted is so awesome that I've dreamt about it at times in the last year. My tastebuds are crying.
Just kidding, I know it's hard to schedule any "DO" and I'm already getting "oh really" comments from client's who wish I wan't going to be hard-to-reach the next few days... I will not give in...
Sep 26, 2006, 11:18 am
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Thursday night?
Originally Posted by Escocesa
However, if anyone fancies doing a 'fringe' event on the Thursday, I would be happy to organise one! I know a few good places in the city, especially having studied there.
Got any great ideas?
Last edited by SeeYa; Sep 26, 2006 at 2:11 pm
Sep 26, 2006, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by SeeYa
If you are still up for a pre-Do meeting, I'm going to be around on Thurs.
Got any great ideas?
Got any great ideas?
Sep 27, 2006, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by alanw
.....2. Take the train to Sitges,...Trains leave from the airport every half hour on the half hour. Take line C10 to the FIRST STOP (only a couple of minutes) at El Prat de Llobregat. There you change to line C2 to Sitges.......Note that there is 30-minute wait in El Prat de Llobregat, and this is a confusing transfer due to lots of tracks and poor signage.
3. Take the bus directly to Sitges...
...Once you arrive, you may want to just sit on your terrace and stare at the view....This weekend is the last two days of the "season" and all the shops will be liquidating everything they have left in preparation for closing 1 October. Look for "Rebaixes" or "Rebajas" in the windows. You will find some great bargains.
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3. Take the bus directly to Sitges...
...Once you arrive, you may want to just sit on your terrace and stare at the view....This weekend is the last two days of the "season" and all the shops will be liquidating everything they have left in preparation for closing 1 October. Look for "Rebaixes" or "Rebajas" in the windows. You will find some great bargains.
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If you´re even close to the lower part of the hour I would definately do the bus, it´s got to be quicker than the train. Also, if you do arrive by bus I don´t think it´s a long walk to the Caliopolis, especially with a wheeled bag. It´s mostly downhill anyway.
Bring your swimsuits cause the water is fine! The beach was awesome today! Lots of sunshine, perfect temps! I hope this weather holds through the weekend! The town seems a bit more crowded this year than it was at the same time last year. Just a feeling.
Yes, plenty of sales going on, whether they will appeal to anyone I don´t know, lol. If you are very into a certain 'euro' style for men, then great, you´ll be in heaven. But if capri pants and bad t-shirts aren´t your thing you might not find much, lol!
Sep 27, 2006, 1:09 pm
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A Thousand Regrets...
Due to a matter of family urgency, I won't be able to make this "Willy Pete And Mr. Owen In Black Speedos" DO. So very, very sorry.... 
My sincere thanks to gracious host :-: alanw :-: for taking great time and effort (again!) in organising yet another soon and surely to be a memorable and spectacular DOO!
Thinking of y'all,
belle
My sincere thanks to gracious host :-: alanw :-: for taking great time and effort (again!) in organising yet another soon and surely to be a memorable and spectacular DOO!
Thinking of y'all,
belle
Sep 28, 2006, 2:23 am
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Where is the meeting point for the walking tour and lunch? This is the only part I'm able to come to as I will be out celebrating my birthday in Barcelona on the Saturday night 
Sep 28, 2006, 2:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Willy Pete
Yes, plenty of sales going on, whether they will appeal to anyone I don´t know, lol. If you are very into a certain 'euro' style for men, then great, you´ll be in heaven. But if capri pants and bad t-shirts aren´t your thing you might not find much, lol!
The Saturday lunch is now the Saturday dinner (see also: cancellations, lots of them). The walking tour will leave from the Calipolis at 1:00PM and last about an hour. After that we can all have lunch someplace nice, but it won't be an organized affair.
Weather forecast for the weekend: sunny, in the 80s! It may get a little sprinkly in the morning on Saturday but it won't last long.
Everybody ready?
Sep 28, 2006, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by alanw
The Saturday lunch is now the Saturday dinner (see also: cancellations, lots of them). The walking tour will leave from the Calipolis at 1:00PM and last about an hour. After that we can all have lunch someplace nice, but it won't be an organized affair.
