Looks like we got a nice deal on flying out of the Hamptons... Next stop... Barcelona, Spain!
Since this flight is sooooo long from the US to Europe, the airline company is going to pay for the connecting flight from the Hamptons, problem is we have to fly to Paris, France, then pay for our tickets to Barcelona, Spain.
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When travelers think of hitting Europe's beaches, images of quiet coastal towns and revered beach resorts normally come to mind. Wouldn't it be great to have the beach option coupled with the culture and sightseeing that a big European city has to offer? Visitors to Barcelona can have their urban sightseeing and big-city fun, with a little beach time thrown in on the side. And after a day of traipsing around town to take in the best of the city, what better way to unwind than on the beach?
If you're looking for miles of untouched white sands and crystalline waters coupled with snazzy beach resorts and lots of underwater activities, this is not the spot for you. What you will find is a wide stretch of coarse sand packed with hip twenty-somethings and teens strutting along the beach in the tiniest bikinis. You can also expect to find clean sand and clean water (tested daily). In Barcelona, the most popular urban beach is Platja Barcelona at Vila Olímpica, the home of the 1992 Olympics. Another nearby beach is Platja de Sant Sebastià. Both beach areas have lifeguards to watch over swimmers, areas for the kids to play and showers where you can clean up before heading to a nearby restaurant for some tapas. A trip to Platja de la Mar Bella might get you more than you hoped for, as this is the city's nudist beach. Even while relaxing on the beach, it's important to keep in mind that you're in the city and not at a small beach town - be mindful of your personal belongings and don't leave your stuff unattended if you want it be there when you get back.
If you're looking for a quick escape from the city's more hectic pace, these beaches should do the job. If you're looking to get away even farther, hop on the train and head out of the city to try some of the other beaches along the coast. The most popular coastal town nearby is Sitges, which is just 30 minutes south of the city. A bohemian, artsy beach town, Sitges is a favorite getaway with the young, partying crowd. The welcoming atmosphere welcomes the gay community and the let-loose vibe is reflected on this town's nude beaches, making this hot spot not the greatest for visiting families. Barcelona, Spain from the Travel Channel
The total flight from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain is 516 miles.
Please post your exercise in this thread so we can total it during and at the end of the week and award badges accordingly.
Your deadline for this beach is Sunday May 18th, 2008 at 10 pm EST. Please make sure your exercise for the dates of May 11th to May 17th are posted before this deadline because the thread will be locked.
All exercise for May 18th needs to be logged in Week 4's thread which will be posted on May 18th.
5.11: 90 min (60 min gardening/30 min cardio)
5.12: 22 min walk
5.13: 120 min (60 cardio/50 UB/10core)
5.14: 120 min (60 cardio/50 LB/10 core)
5.15: 120 min (60 cardio/50UB/10core)
5.16: 15 min walk
5.17: 110 min @ gym(50 cardio/40 min LB/10 core) ........6 hrs yardwork and SO very sunburned! Going to count 2 hrs of it as exercise-lots of squats, deadlifts, pruning... 717/516 =ON THE BEACH! (But aiming for 620+ minutes this week=717/620)
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Marking my spot for this week, looks like I got a seat in the front of the plane
May 11: 120 mins
May 12: 45 mins
May 13:
May 14:
May 15:
May 16:
May 17:
Total Mins = 165 of 516 needed
Sorry - have to skip this week. Going out of town, way behind in so many things and the exercise just took a back seat. I won't be hitting the beach this week
Last edited by happy2bme; 05-16-2008 at 01:00 AM.
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Week 3-
5.11= 35 min (walk/run & stretch)
5.12= 45 min (elliptical & weights & stretch)
5.13=
5.14= 50 min (elliptical & weights & stretch)
5.15= 15 min (walking to park and around park with nephew and dog)
5.16= 150 min (walking around zoo - was actually there for 6 hours, but estimating walking time of 2.5 hours)
5.17= TOTAL SO FAR = 295 minutes
I LOVE BARCELONA so I am going extra hard this week to get there! (If only...)
Week 3:
05/11: 70 min on tm
05/12: 30 min walking, 60 min serious book shifting in library
05/13: 30 min walking, 120 minutes heavy lifting (moving!)
05/14: 50 min walking, 60 min heavy lifting furniture etc.
05/15: 35 min walking, 30 min weight training, 30 min walking
05/16: 70 min walking
05/17: 35 min walking
My spot
5/11 - 40 min walking
5/12 - 40 min fitness ball
5/13 - 130 min yoga and walking
5/14 - 90 min weightlifting, walking and cleaning
5/15 -80 min WATP firming and walking
5/16 - 100 min pilates and walking
5/17 - 60 minutes heavy cleaning
Total - 540 minutes
Last edited by CountingDown; 05-17-2008 at 03:00 PM.
May 11: 40 min walk
May 12: 75 min walk + 25 min exercise ball
May 13: 40 min walk + 35 min karate
May 14: 40 min walk + 40 min Jillian frontside
May 15: 40 min walk
May 16: 40 min walk + 35 min yoga
May 17: 120 min walk
5/11 Sunday:
75 minutes yard work.
Push mower on yard(45)
manual Shrub cutting(30) 5/12
Rest Day 5/13
47 minutes WATP 3 miles &
25 minutes resistance Ball workout
=72 Minutes
5/14
WATP 3 Miles with weights. 47 Minutes.
I have to say this is it for me though. Even with exercising every day, I can't fit in a hour or more everyday. It's just too much.
Anyway, good luck everyone.
"JB" Beach Hopping - Week Three
Sorry for the delay! 
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