John Lennon Airport was our departure - good to see that he supported a decent team.
We were surprised to see this Gaudi gem by Sant Joan's railway station.
Three of Michelle's dogs plus our barbie - see the video
Bowie - probably the cutest - although opinions are divided.
'Tea cup' benches in Gaudi's Parc Guell - see the video.
Casa Batllo in Barcelona just after it was completed
Casa Batllo - still there and beautiful inside - see the video for more
La Padrera in Barcelona
A detail of the roof on La Padrera
A poster for the 'Correfoc' in Sant Joan Despi - see the video - you won't believe it.
The framework is to carry the fireworks to spray onto the children.
Each village has its own dragons
Fully loaded with fireworks - see the Correfoc video
All of the locals joined in.
Some demons were much taller than others
The kids loved it
Health and Safety didn't seem a high priority
Jet d'Eau on Lake Geneva
Live clock on Lake Geneva
A £280 belt! The exchange rate is 2 Swiss Francs to the £1
... and shoes at about £500 each
A link here to the Alabama built in Birkenhead - ask me if you like.
About 10 of these big boards in a park in Geneva
Pat said "You can get a great steak here." He was right
Nyon rooftops from the chateau
The cheateau in Nyon
In the car on the way to Chamonix
Italy after going under Mont Blanc in the tunnel.
Chamonix
Chamonix again
The glacier above Chamonix
Going up L'Aiguille in the Cable Car - 12,486 feet at the top.
The view from the 'Needle' - across to Mont Blanc
Snowboarders set off from the top after coming up with us in the cablecar
More of the view from the top.
Aosta in Northern Italy
John Lennon still supporting a successful team when we returned - we wish!