Swedish Parker!

(Click here to see 60 more pics from the trip…) It’s hard to sum up just how much Amanda and I fitted into 10 days travelling through Spain, France and the Netherlands.

So I’ll do a quick run down of the highlights, then let the pictures tell the rest of the story.

1. Surfing in San Sebastian. Hadn’t been in the water for over a year, definitely THE highlight.

2. Wine tasting in Bordeaux. Close second. I bloody well love red wine, and Bordeaux is the most famous red wine region in the world, what more do I need to say?

3. Visiting Andorra. Yes, that’s right, I’ve been to ANDORRA. One of the most pointless countries in Europe. There was nothing to see and it took us five and a half hours off course, but it was all worth it for this pic:

4. Free upgrade to First Class on the Eurostar train from Paris to Amsterdam. Three-course meal and unlimited booze included. Yes please!

5. The whackiness of Gaudi’s Park Güell in Barcelona. Utterly boggling.

6. Patxaran! The addictively sweet, pink liquor from North-West Spain. Adding to it’s allure was the fact I discovered it at the coolest little out-of-the-way/locals-only surfers’ bar, which was nestled into a quiet little corner of San Sebastian.

7. Free drinks at that random bar in Paris. We accidentally befriended the bartender and got free shots all night. Including French Flags and Smurf Shots…

8. Finding a pub named after me in Amsterdam.

9. Absolutely EVERYTHING about San Sebastian.

10. Coffee and croissant for breakfast at that cute little café in Paris (while reading a book of clichés).

11. Tapas on the beach in Barcelona.

12. The Happy Lobster!!

13. Barcelona’s ridiculous heat and humidity, which in turn made a swim at the beach absolutely heavenly.

14. Our Mini Cooper. Our best friend during the 16 hour drive from Barcelona to San Sebastian (via Andorra).

Honourable Mentions

That f*#&ing GIANT door:

The Imaginarium:

The most colourful photo ever taken: