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Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH

04/16/2004 10:12:12 AM · #1

I am going to Spain on May 8, for a week. I rented a 2 bedroom apartment for the week, but my travel buddy wimped out on me. If anyone is interested in a trip to Spain, with a little side trip to Morocco, please email me and I will give you the details.

The apartment is already paid for, you would just need airfare, and living expenses.

Barbara

dagaleaa

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

04/16/2004 01:55:31 PM · #2

I wish I could say " yes" to this idea! I lived in Madrid, Spain for over 3 years, and it is a beautiful place. It was many years ago, but I've seen recent travel type films that indicate not much has really changed. I wish you the best of luck finding someone wanting to travel....what a great opportunity for someone. I would also love to see the photographs you take and share.

kent

Olympus E-10

04/16/2004 02:04:04 PM · #3

Sure you don't want to pay for someone to schlep around that Olympus? I wanna go!

04/16/2004 02:05:46 PM · #4

Originally posted by kent:

Sure you don't want to pay for someone to schlep around that Olympus? I wanna go!

Well not someone who is alreay schelping one of his own :-)

kent

Olympus E-10

04/16/2004 02:08:19 PM · #5

Hey, I might be skinny but I can carry around 2 Olympus's's's any old time. Good luck on your trip and be careful! Not the best time to be an American in those parts.

04/16/2004 02:09:37 PM · #6

Originally posted by kent:

Not the best time to be an American in those parts.

I know, but hubby will not let me go to Africa alone..... personally I think that might be safer.

Barbara

RonB

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

04/16/2004 02:30:52 PM · #7

Originally posted by BAMartin:

Originally posted by kent:
Not the best time to be an American in those parts.

I know, but hubby will not let me go to Africa alone..... personally I think that might be safer.

Barbara

I have a friend, a woman, who just returned from Capetown last Friday. She said she felt quite safe wandering about, even when alone. She was at a conference with a couple of hundred other people during the day, but made several side-trips during her stay with woman friend, and neither had any problem or ever felt uneasy. Of course, other parts of Africa may be a different story.

Ron

Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Super Wide Angle Zoom

04/16/2004 04:06:36 PM · #8

Originally posted by RonB:

I will remember this for future trips. I have already purchased the tickets for this one, so I am getting ready to pack :-)

Barbara

RonB

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

04/16/2004 04:24:39 PM · #9

BTW, Barbara, that same woman got robbed last year in Madrid. She and a friend were approached by someone "looking for directions". She said that he "crowded" them a bit too closely, and that they felt a bit intimidated. They were trying to get away when another man came up and started hassleing the first guy and effectively chased him off. The second guy explained to the two women that he was a plain-clothes policeman and that the first guy was a "known pickpocket" who targeted unescorted women in the area. He asked the women to verify that nothing had been "stolen" from their person or purses. As they checked, they had to bring their purses up in front of them wheras previously they had, of course, kept them up tight under their arms. You can guess the rest - as soon as the purse was in the open he grabbed it and took off. She lost everything, including her passport. You can only imagine what a problem that represented.
Anyway, I don't want to ruin your trip to Spain, but do want you to have one that ends with only good memories. So do be careful and use extraordinary care.

Ron

JPR

Sony Alpha a55

04/16/2004 04:53:33 PM · #10

Wow! What an offer. I may consider presenting similar offers in the future as I have a timeshare that can fit a lot of people and not many friends that can take vacations when I can.

Let me know how it goes. Just make sure to check up on your "travel buddy" too; wouldn't want them robbing you before you get to Spain. :)

04/16/2004 04:57:31 PM · #11

Originally posted by JasonPR:

Well Jason, I hope you have better luck than I have had. There seem to be no takers on this one. Oh well, I will still enjoy myself.

Barbara

Neuferland

Google Pixel 2

04/16/2004 05:00:49 PM · #12

DANG! WOMAN! I want to go but alas, the three kids, the upteen aminals (yes, I know it's spelled wrong) and the hubby would never allow it ;( Bummer!

Deannda
The lack of money is also a factor, LOL! Good Luck!

04/16/2004 05:01:45 PM · #13

Can I have some details? I might be interested...
my wife is having a holiday at the same time, it's girls only and I'm not invited!

Bob

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

04/16/2004 05:12:46 PM · #14

emailed you Bob.

Originally posted by BobsterLobster:

Can I have some details? I might be interested...
my wife is having a holiday at the same time, it's girls only and I'm not invited!

Bob

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

04/16/2004 08:48:08 PM · #15

I hope you have a great time Barbara.. and whoever goes with you.
You have to be careful anywhere in the world. So, although some of the advice you got should be taken, I would be careful even when in my own "backyard". :)
Can't wait to see your photos!

jmlelii

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

04/16/2004 08:55:57 PM · #16

I wish that I could go! Ive always wanted to go to spain

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

05/17/2004 08:21:13 AM · #17

UPDATE:
Had a great time, many thanks to Barbara for this offer.

I took about 1000 pictures, but here are a select few for your viewing pleasure:

Comments are as always appreciated.

Barbara has put some great bullfight shots on her portfolio, check them out.

Check here for more of my pictures from Spain over the next few days.

And... thanks very much to all those of you that voted and commented on my 'Enchanted Forest' picture.

What a great treat to get back from holiday and win a ribbon!

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

05/17/2004 08:31:52 AM · #18

what a fantastic time you had! ...and what a great overview! I will look at more later and comment, but a quick peruse looks great!

congrats on your ribbon too. wonderful shot!

05/17/2004 11:24:39 AM · #19

Bump

05/17/2004 11:30:11 AM · #20

Bob, I will post more Of my pics as soon as I get my hard drive problem solved. Love your pics, I think you probably blew me out of the water :-). What a great time I had though, and the souveniers went over great, especially the hookah.

Barbara

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

05/17/2004 02:40:48 PM · #21

Bump for the Brits...

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

05/17/2004 04:20:37 PM · #22

What fabulous pictures, Bob. Congratulations on your ribbon, too! You know, I have the same camera as you - darned if I can figure out why I don't get pictures as good as yours!!

The ones called Sea View and Spanish Sunrise are my favorites so far.

geewhy

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

05/17/2004 04:30:17 PM · #23

Fantastic stuff Bob..and a ribbon to return to as well.
Let the good times roll.

Gordon

Message edited by author 2004-05-17 16:35:32.

tyt2000

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

05/17/2004 04:32:50 PM · #24

Those are really beautiful photos Bob, I really like them.