В Салоу с внучкой часть 2 13-15 сентября In Salou with my granddaughter part 2 September 13-15

September 13th. It was +26 outside with sun and wind. In the morning after breakfast at 10.10 we went to the sea. It was cool, many were wearing sweaters and jackets, the waves were big, only a few were sunbathing on the beach. We decided to wander around the shops, and then, returning at 12.00 to the hotel, we settled down by the pool, where the coolness and wind were felt weakly. We decided on a trip to the jousting tournament: the granddaughter said that she wanted to go. At 14.10 we went for lunch, there were few people, no fuss, I liked the atmosphere during lunch. I went to the -1 floor, found out the transfer time of departure from the hotel to the airport on September 15th. And at 2:38 pm (according to the plan, we were scheduled at 2:40 pm) we boarded the bus, collected sightseers for another 20 minutes and left for Barcelona. Granddaughter again slept all the way. Guide - Elina (not impressed). At 16.15 the bus stopped and some people went to the aquarium, while the rest had free time until 19.00. We went to the Rambla to watch mimes, a local artist painted a portrait of his granddaughter on paper for 20 euros. We reached the main church in Barcelona, ​ ​ returned to the meeting point, rode the carousel 3 times, at 19.05 we went and at 20.00 arrived at the knight's castle, took pictures with the queen and sat down in the hall until 21.00. We bought our 4 photos for 10 euros each. We were sitting in the front row, at 21.00 the performance began, the music was too loud. There were no spoons or forks. We fed puree soup, there were bottles of wine and water, then they brought champagne, then they brought chicken and ice cream. They promised napkins, but they were not given, I had to use my wet wipes, which were stored in advance for this event. Then the people went to the dances, and my granddaughter and I went to the bus, where she fell asleep safely. At 00.15 the bus began to fill up with departing passengers, and at 00.30 we left for our hotels. We were dropped off at 02.40 at our hotel, the granddaughter was carried to the bed in her arms. We were taken on this excursion, almost the last ones, and we were also returned to the hotel one of the last. I'm not sure that the jousting tournament is mandatory to visit, you can do without it. But the granddaughter behaved with dignity. September 14th. Wind, +27. We all wanted to go together to the city of Reus (there are a lot of shops), but decided that I would go alone. Left at 9.30, travel time 25 minutes. I went to the market, bought 6 packs of jamon (about 200 grams each at 35 euros per 1 kg) and 4 sausage sticks (40 euros for everything). Bought some shoes and clothes for the grandchildren for 125 euros. I realized that there are really a lot of shops in Reus and they are all expensive, 2-3 times more expensive than in Salou. Items are made in India and China. I went to the Gaudi center to change TAX FREE, but it turned out that there the exchange is only for things purchased in Reus, and the rest of the exchange is at Barcelona airport. I walked back for a long time in search of a bus stop in Salou and left Reus at 12.30, taking a few pictures in the city. In Reus, shopping is expensive, only sightseeing is possible there. I found my girls by the pool, because again there was a strong wind on the sea. He joined them and told them about his trip to Reus. At 14.30 we visited a new restaurant for us, having lost our vigilance, we paid 45 euros for lunch, since the portions were large, everything we didn’t eat: 70% crab salad, half a chicken, 4 pieces of meat were wrapped up for us. The wife accompanied us to the room and went shopping at the local market, her costs amounted to 100 euros. Ordered an early breakfast due to departure from the hotel. In the evening, after a good dinner, we talked with the children on Skype, went to the mini-disco for the last time. Until one in the morning I packed my 2 suitcases. September 15th. Here comes the day of departure. Rise at 6.35, from 7.20 to 8.00 breakfast. I gave the cards and the key to the safe, got back my deposit of 25 euros. At 8.15 we loaded onto the bus and went to collect the rest of the departing from other hotels, even stopped in the city of Sitges, where three Russians were planted. On the bus, everyone was given questionnaires from Natalie Tours with a request to evaluate their activities by ticking the selected boxes. There is a high probability that “not laudatory” questionnaires will not go further than the passenger compartment of the bus. All this, as they say, is “filkin’s letter” and wasted labor. After 1.5 hours, we were at the airport, in terminal 2, at counters No. 80-87, it was possible to check in for flight UN340, departure at 12.55. We got seats 27 EFG, everyone was sitting nearby. Some of the passengers who later checked in for the flight were unable to get seats next to each other and had to wait and arrange to exchange seats in the cabin. At the airport, a representative of Natalie Tours helped our compatriots deal with the return and receipt of TAX FREE, as well as with all other issues that arose. In duty free, they bought real Spanish shoes for their grandson and granddaughter (for 3 pairs 203 euros), 1 liter of tequila for 16.90 euros and little things: water, sweets. At 12.15 we entered the aircraft cabin. We took off at 13.40 instead of 12.55, but landed almost on time - at 19.28. Transaero flew home on a Boeing 747-400. On the way 3020 km. Average dinner. After going through customs and nightmarish conditions when collecting luggage at Sheremetyevo F (there are a lot of people, but there are very few places to get luggage), at 20.40 we went home, accompanied by our children. Granddaughter fell asleep on the way until tomorrow morning. That's it for Salou. Conclusion. And finally, some additions. A ticket for 8 nights with breakfast and dinner, visas and two insurances cost us 2032 euros, we spent 450 euros on excursions and a water park, about 250 euros on food, a safe, tips - 30 euros, about 1070 euros on entertainment, transport, photography, shopping and gifts; total spent 1800 euros. Our granddaughter behaved well, behaved sensibly, sometimes was capricious, it was necessary to think carefully about excursions with her participation, it seems to us that the knightly tournament was superfluous in our cultural program. Looking at the European vacation, we realized what we would need to take into account next time when planning our vacation in European countries. Thanks for attention.