Being stuck in isolation gets one thinking about vacations/holidays. Our very first vacation together was to Lloret de Mar which is in the Catalonia region of Spain on the Costa Brava. Pat had never been abroad before so not only was this her very first trip outside of England, but I was determined to make it the most memorable for us both. And it became more memorable than I even planned on because although it wasn’t planned… We got engaged there!
I’d booked a packaged holiday with Thomas Cook and we stayed in a four-star hotel in the Platya de Fenals just five minutes walk away from Playa de Fenals so we spent a lot of time on the beach. When we walked around the shops in the town of Lloret (about twenty minute walk from the hotel) we passed a small gold/jewellery shop and that’s where I bought her engagement ring.
After that, we were happy enough just walking around the town, spending time on the beach and enjoying the entertainment in the hotel.
Since then, Lloret de Mar has always had a special place in our hearts.
Yes, me too. 🙂
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Lovely memories, Kevin! I like the ‘cat forest’ 🙂
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It truly is, Mark. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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Looks like a wonderful vacation spot.
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My pleasure. 🙂
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It was! I still have very fond memories of that holiday.
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You’re welcome, Kevin!
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Thanks, Liz. 🙂
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Thanks, Priscilla. 🙂
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It certainly made a lasting impression. 😁
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A pleasure, Robbie. 🙂
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Thanks for the lovely comment, Diana. 🙂
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Thanks, Darlene. What a lovely place to live. 🙂
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Wow… That must gave been something. 🙂
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So romantic! Great vacation photos, too.
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I’ve never been to Europe. Thanks for letting me vacation there vicariously. Happy Easter.
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It looks beautiful, Kevin. I bet your lovely bride-to-be was suitably surprised 🙂
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A lovely and memorable holiday, Kevin. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
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Aww. How sweet. Of course, the place is special to you both. Great pictures. I love the one with Pat showing off the ring, And the beach and pool look great. A beautiful, happy post, Kevin. Thanks for the smile. Happy Easter!
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We live a bit further down the coast on the Costa Blanca. The Spanish coast is so wonderful and what a great memory!!
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My first trip to Spain with my parents many, many years ago was to Lloret when it was still a one hotel town!
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