Because we’re asked so friggin often why we’re in wheelchairs, many of my disabled friends have thought up clever origin stories, which are complete fabrications, to tell the walkies when they ask why we’re in a chair. I suppose it’s not a very nice thing to do and a mature person would just be honest and minimize… Continue reading Dumb it Down
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 10 — Barca, Barca, BAAAARCAAA!
We’ve decided to stop talking about sleeping in as though it were a random occurrence, because frankly, it’s become the norm. After sleeping in and grabbing a light breakfast at our favourite Catalanista cafe down the street, it was time to get our museum on at the MACBA and CCCB (not to be confused with the… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 10 — Barca, Barca, BAAAARCAAA!
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 9 — I’m not good at gauging ratios!
Without a cloud in sight and the sun burning down, there was only one possible thing to do today–beach day. We had intended on getting an early start to things and navigate our way across the city, but were stymied by a sudden influx of foreigners who have no idea how the elevators work in… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 9 — I’m not good at gauging ratios!
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 7 and 8 — Twice the fun
Last night ended up a bit later than expected, so Clara and Jeff opted for bed rather than staying up and trying to scratching together a blog post. So, here is an abridged version of the weekend events. Day 7 — Family and food Today was going to be a relaxing day of hanging out… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 7 and 8 — Twice the fun
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 6 — Big Brother is Watching
Of course, after posting the blog yesterday we realized we had missed another important story, so before getting to today’s events, here’s a brief story from yesteryear. The other day we went to the local supermarket (or super-mercat, as it’s called here…or is advertising some sort of feline superhero) to pick up some supplies (read:… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 6 — Big Brother is Watching
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 5 — Clara hates Jeff’s “typoes”
Jeff was so frazzled from his “incident” yesterday that we forgot to include a smaller, but still funny, anecdote that happened. Jeff also remembered some other key points he wanted to make on travelling in Barcelona, so we’ll deal with that first before getting on with the day. Yesterday After spending the last few days… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 5 — Clara hates Jeff’s “typoes”
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 4 — And that’s when I got molested…
Today started like any other, who knew by the end of the day, one of us would be less innocent than he was when the day began. They always say life changing events happen on otherwise normal days and today was no different. To make up for a heavy day of walking the day before,… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 4 — And that’s when I got molested…
Potty Mouth
Ever notice how people act totally different once a wheelchair shows up? I’ve seen it all, everything from people talking loudly and slowly so my simple little brain can understand what they’re saying to people who stop swearing around me to protect my precious virgin ears. In that vein, this episode is dedicated to anyone… Continue reading Potty Mouth
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 3 — This Gaudi guy is pretty good
Ugh. It was tough getting up this morning. Today marks the first (and hopefully last) day where we almost missed breakfast. Jeff was moving at a glacial pace this morning after our late arrive to the hotel and his tossing and turning most of the night. Hey jet lag, bugger off! In the end, we… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 3 — This Gaudi guy is pretty good
Barcelona Travel Log — Day 2 — “I can too beat jet la..zzzzzzzzz”
Jeff here. Despite what everyone said, Jeff managed to sleep the whooooole night last night without any problem. Jeff was absolutely dead to the world. After such a huge sleep, it was finally time to tackle the battery charger problem. Before coming to Barcelona, I found a website dedicated to accessibility here and included on… Continue reading Barcelona Travel Log — Day 2 — “I can too beat jet la..zzzzzzzzz”