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lizb · Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 5

Hi all!
I'm heading to Barcelona at the end of September to take the CELTA course at International House. I'll arrive about a week early & don't know anyone in town, so I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for me (like a good place to stay). Is anyone posting here planning on making the move to Barcelona? If so, let me know, maybe we could get together for a drink or do some sightseeing.
Laughing

-Liz

coronita · Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 2

Hey Lizb,

I just applied (slightly late... Rolling Eyes

) to the IH Barcelona course too, starting on October 6th, is that the one you're talking about? I'm in Alicante at the minute, thinking of heading to Barca on Mon/Tues...are you there already? And if so did you have any trouble finding a place to stay, or are you going through IH?
I only know one other person out there, so would be more than happy to go for a few drinks, esp as I get the impression there's not much chance for fun-having during the course??!

Hope it's all going well anyway,
See you soonish I think?

lizb · Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 5

Hey Coronita!
I'll be getting into town Wednesday afternoon. I'll PM you when I get there & we can figure something out. (Where are you staying for the few days before the course? I looked into hotels & they want $175/night!)
Talk to you soon,
Liz

coronita · Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 2

Hey again,
I'm heading to Barcelona tomorrow, should arrive about 7pmish, think I'm staying in a hostel - one of those long-term types - for a few nights while I sort myself out...I'm not sure if you're interested in that, it's 20 euros a night, opposite Placa Catalunya, sounds OK to me...if you want I'll pass you the address when you get here..?
Lisa (I'm not really fortunate enough to be named after a beer! Wink

)

droptheworld · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 21

Hey,
I�m finishing my TESOL course tomorrow, then I�m sticking around to find work. If you need any help I�d be glad to show you around the city. It�s such an amazing town, and you�ll need more than a month to visit everything you need to.
You can find hostels or budget hotels under 20 euro a night. It really isn�t that hard finding a place. Right now my current roommate and myself are looking for a new roommate. We�re getting kicked out in 2 days and don�t have anywhere. But in this town you don�t have to worry, there�s always someone cool enough to help, and there�s flats everywhere that are cheap. We found a beach front flat with ocean view, 3 bedroom, furnished, for only 1000 euro a month.
Well, if you get into town and needs some help just pm. I�d be glad to show you what this city is all about; no work and all play

scott