The most exciting part after the Big Day is ...(drum roll please!)
THE HONEYMOON!
I would like to tell you about my adventure in Europe with my husband Andrew. We planned about it a few weeks after he proposed and he was even more excited about this trip than our wedding :D (Oh well i guess weddings are for girls only!).
Andrew had already experienced how cold it was during winter which is why i had filled my luggage with jacketssss, winter boots, heat-techs (shirts and leggings) and more sweaters! Brrr!!! And I actually started buying winter clothes four months before our departure. (Haha! Excited!)
Our point of entry was in Barcelona, Spain. It was a long-haul flight and I felt my butt was flattened for 16 hours! But every hour was full of excitement!
I didn't expect much about this city but i was so amazed by everything! it turned out to be my most favorite out of the 3 countries we visited :)
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid. I love its Mediterranean climate and I think it's the perfect weather for Asians! (para sakin lang siguro). I easily get cold so I really do not prefer winter seasons. But it feels great to experience it once in a while.
I admire my husband when it comes to planning. That's one of the reasons why i always allow him to do our itinerary every time we travel. He always makes sure that we get to see the best places in town!
We did a lot of walking for 5 days and I never felt tired at all. Since our hotel was located near the city we found it very convenient crossing from one street to another. I instantly fell in love with the place and the people. Everyone was so nice and friendly.
On our second day we purchased the city tour bus that was valid for two days. And our first stop was in La Sagrada Familia. It was under construction that time we visited it,
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| The Pinoy staff from the restaurant where we had our lunch took this photo :) |
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| We made a friend named Miguel |
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Overlooking Mt. Tibidabo
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Barcelona is best known as one of the best shopping destinations in Europe. Do you know that the MANGO brand is originally from Spain? Same thing with ZARA and PULL and BEAR. These are some of the Euro brands that i love!
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| Boutiques along Plaza Catalunya |
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| We've seen employees rally-ing in Spanish :D Cool! |
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| Capped the night with good food and good friends! |
But of course the highlight of our Barcelona trip was the Barca and Getafe football match at Camp Nou. The hubby was full of excitement and happiness!
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| Queuing for tickets |
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| Weeee! Off the bucket list! |
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| We witnessed how Barca thrashed Getafe live! |
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Avinguda Diagonal- It is the name of one of Barcelona's broadest and most important avenues. It cuts the city in two, diagonally from west to east (by Barcelona's compass), hence the name.
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| La Pedrera |
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Casma Mila better known as La Pedrera meaning the 'The Quarry".
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| Hunting for UGG boots! :D |
Random sites in Barcelona <3
It was a two hour flight (If I'm not mistaken) from Barcelona to Paris. Oh em to the gee!! I couldn't contain myself and seriously cried the moment we landed and stepped into a cab to the city! I squeezed my hubby's hands and i cried and cried.Those were tears of joy. My beautiful dream came true!!
I remembered dreaming about this wonderful city when I was younger. I told myself that i will only get married if the honeymoon is in France! Haha :)) But hey! Who would have thought this day will come? Praise Jesus! My husband was here 2 years ago for a business trip.The place still looked familiar to him which made it easier for us to visit places.
Paris is rich in culture and history! Everything looks amazing -- the buildings and architectures and the people around us.I love their sense of fashion. I love how they carry their dresses under those heavy trench coats! And I love waking up to bread and butter for breakfast! Gosh! I can live here forever!
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| It looks like it's flooded but it is not :D |
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| I noticed that most outdoor tables were arranged facing the street. |
Wait... have I told you that one of our Ninongs sponsored our hotel accommodation? Yes! you read it right. Yay! Another blessing is my cousin who was nice enough to cook our dinner for our stay in Paris!!
Oh the weather was brrrrr!!!
Come on i'll show you around!!
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| Me going gaga over the famous Eiffel Tower! |
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L' Opera- The Paris Opera (French: Opéra de Paris) is the primary opera company of France.
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| The famous Monalisa :) My face is bigger than the painting! :D |
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| Notre Dame! |
Act III: Prague, Czech Republic
If i will describe Prague in one word that will be MAGICAL! Yes, it's a place full of magic and love. All i see are castles and great scenes that describe their history and culture. It's like living in a real life fairy tale.
Andrew has always asked me "Aside from Paris,which place do you want to visit in Europe?" And with all excitement i'd scream PRAGUE! Haha! with a follow up question, "Why? " and i'll answer, "Because i am a princess and it's a must for me to visit my castle :)"
Soon enough I get to see the Magical Prague! Wee!
Guess what greeted us in Praha? It's the SNOW!! Yay! What a surprise!!! :D Everything was white and beautiful. Magical!
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| My "snow angel" attempt photo :D |
Let's start walking!
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| Waiting for the next train. |
Meeting point was at the Wenceslas Square.
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Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia. It is part of the historic center of Prague, a World Heritage Site.
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| with fellow tourists |
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Havelska Market- Souvenirs have insinuated themselves among the fruits and vegetables of this formerly produce-only market. While the shops on either side of the street are selling entirely resistible tat, the market stalls are worth a quick browse for fresh honey or sweets, as well as colorfully painted eggs sold in the run-up to Easter.
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Prague Old Town Square- Located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, Prague's Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Featuring various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Church and baroque St. Nicholas Church, the square is an oasis for travelers wearied by Prague's narrow streets. Among many churches, tourists may find the Astronomical Clock on this square, while the tower at the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town shop.
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| 45-min boat ride! |
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Charles Bridge -It is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158-1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or the Prague Bridge (Pražský most) but has been the "Charles Bridge" since 1870.
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What an unforgettable experience! This is something that i will treasure forever. Stories will always be remembered and will definitely be shared to our children :)
It was a time well spent with my lovey dovey! Bye for now!
But the good news is, we are coming back next year for our first wedding anniversary!! Yey!
My friend, never stop dreaming! Because dreams do come true :)
"It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting……Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams master the lessons we have learned as we have moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which most people give up…. [At this point] Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity”
~Paulo Coelho
Reference:
http://www.wikipedia.org/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/prague/shopping/market/havelska-market
