As I tend to do when I travel, I still incorporate news of the day.  Here is something interesting.  Donald Trump is actually more popular than when he left office.  But that's not particularly good news from him, as all presidents after Nixon gained points.  Wait till Trump gets a couple criminal convictions.  From the   New York Times. As this is nostalgic Tuesday, let me take you 14 years back to when I first came to Barcelona.  Just getting to this city was an ordeal.  To quote:   Another truly monumental day, again a roller coaster of emotions with assorted tribulations and over the top stress. However, 24 hours after leaving the Delhi Le Meridien, I arrived at the Barcelona Le Meridien, and feel almost euphoric, for I survived India and am now in Spain . You can read the entire posting  HERE , but to summarize: Started great, for Lufthansa upgraded me to First Class on the flight from Delhi to Munich, with a change of plane th...