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| 31st.
On holiday. |
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30th.
There's
a new company in town, with a Masia (that's a farm house) for rent near
Sitges. Their prices are excellent and it sleeps up to 12 people. They
also have a yacht docked in Barcelona
harbour that sleeps up to 7 people, for a very original way to spend a
holiday, and puts you right in the middle of Barcelona's
action. See their advert below, or check out their Web
site.
The
blog won't be updated for the next few days. (We're moving home) Hopefully
we'll be back by Aug 3rd, but it may take a little longer. But we will
be back, so hang in there!
Last
note before I pack up the PC for my house move and twiddle my thumbs waiting
to be reconnected - the Philidelphia lads in the 2 videos (see below),
just wrote to tell me they'll be back in Sitges from the 6th to 12th of
August. Wouldn't mind spreading them all over my toast! Hope you're gonna
do some new vids for us guys - maybe a bit more nudity? ;-) |
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| 29th.
We've
got something new for you. Every Thursday at Pacha is Gay night - Called
Bronxxx. Its a great club, and you'll be going into the first Pacha in
the world! There's a free shuttle bus from Plaze España - the plaza
at the bottom end of Carrer Parelladas. (The main shopping street). Tonight
is of course the GBP at Atlántida disco. Theme tonight, Crazy Foam
Party. See Discos |
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28th.
They
did it! Today is the inaugration of Parrots
Sitges Sauna.
What
a sporting time Spain is having! The world champions in Formula one, European
Football champions, now the Tour de France for the third consecutive year,
and we're just one match away from being the tennis champions. Go Spain! |
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| 27th.
I've
got a suggestion for somewhere cheap today. Its a new café in Sitges
this year and for one thing, they do a superb cup of coffee for only 1.45€,
which is one of the lowest prices in Sitges. Also one of the best pizzas
I've ever had for around 8€ to 10€. The name is Cafè
Sitges and they're located at C/ Sant Pau, 32, right next to two of
our favorite restaurants, Monroes
and the Beach House |
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26th.
Since
the cheap eating out subject stirred up so much interest, why don't we
now try what one guy suggested and do an 'excellent meal' subject, which
would of course be regardless of price. I'll start the ball rolling by
saying I think Parrots
Restaurant does excellent food. Send your
comments. 
My
internet connection hasn't been cut yet (see 21st.), but its bound to happen
any day now. I've tried my lap top and I can't work with it, so the daily
blog will be vanishing few days soon, but stay tuned, it'll be back. |
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| 25th.
Today
and tomorrow, there's beach volleyball on Playa Fragata, here in Sitges,
as part of the European Gay & Lesbian Championships in the EuroGames
which are currently being held in Barcelona. |
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| 24th.
Seems
Pandora's box has been opened since the subect of where's cheap in Sitges
was touched on - it's obviously an important issue and great to see so
many of you sharing what you know with your fellow travelers. Seems Sitges
is not so expensive as it may at first glance appear to be. Today there's
no less than Five NewComments
on the subject. |
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23rd.
Phew
its hot and going to get hotter! The hot air blast that's coming up from
Africa is set to continue for at least the next 5 days. Expect temperatures
around 35ºC (95ºF). Oh and in case you think I can't spell Phili
right, I did it with an "F" because of a comment in the video - I'm not
the bad at speling!
NewComment
today.
PS.
I'll be doing the 'budget page' soon, now that many of you have helped
with some good low price options for eating and drinking in Sitges. |
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| 22nd.
Part two of the Sitges video today (Down below). Very cute Filidelphians
here during Fiesta Mayor last year. Lots of familiar Sitges sights in this
one, and a bit of Barcelona
too. |
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21st.
After
yesterday's rather intense blog, something light hearted today. I've added
a video below that I think captures the spirit of Sitges quite nicely,
and by coincidence, the lads are at Privilege bar (which I mentioned yesterday),
at the end of the video. Part 2 tomorrow.
 I'm
moving home again. My new house is ready
now, but it means I'm going to be internetless for about 10 days, from
any day now. I'm going to try to keep the daily blog going from my lap
top, but the thing is in a sorry state, with some of the keys not working,
so hang in there if the daily blog does
vanish for a few days. I will be back!
If all else fails, I will be back online in my new digs on August 3rd. |
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20th.
You know where is really happening in Sitges right now? - If you're young
and sexy that is - Privilege bar. I went there with my buddy last night
and we nearly came just from the view - sweeeeeet! (We like 'em young,
Spanish and well hung) ;-)
Talking
about coming up young boys arses, have you by any chance heard of AIDS
lately?
I'm
guessing that if you've been to the beach recently at night, you haven't.
I just happened to notice last night that no one seems to know what a condom
is anymore - and before you ask, no its not a salt and pepper shaker, its
a goooey plastic thing that if you wear it on your head, doesn't actually
suffocate you, but saves your life!
What
is wrong with those guys? I know its great fun to get off your tits on
drugs - its half the attraction of Spain, but the fact that the Spanish
are drop dead gorgeous too (which is the other half), and only too willing
to have a big, northern European dick, or especially a well formed cut
north American cock slide up them, is no excuse for us to do it bareback.
Did
you know, Spain has one of the highest HIV catching rates in Europe?
What's
your opinion of today's blog? Its a very harsh one, but often the best
way to get a point across is to shock.
NewComment
today |
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19th.
A
little word of warning. I popped into Barcelona on the train the other
day and when I got back to Sitges train station, there were police with
drug sniffing dogs on the platform. (At least I assume that's what the
dogs were for - I didn't stop to ask questions!)
Anyway,
I mention it, because if you read this blog, you must be on something,
and I wouldn't want my readers to have to suffer being locked up with a
lot of shirtless, sexy Spanish men in a hot, steamy prison cell!
NewComment
today, relating to yesterday's blog. Still need your help lads, with cheap
eating out ideas in Sitges. |
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18th.
We
have a NewComment
today, which has got me thinking, it would be a good idea to have a page
with ideas for visitors on a budget, which considering the current Pound
& Dollar to Euro exchange rate and the economic crisis (Is the plural
Crisii?) in the UK, USA and here in Spain, I imagine applies to a lot of
us. So guys, I need your help on this. I'm going to compile a list of the
cheapest places to eat and drink and any other lower price solutions we
can come up with. Please let me know of anything you know of, even if you
think I may already know it. I can no more afford to eat out all the time
than anyone else - like you, that's a holiday luxury for me too, so there's
a good chance, you are more familiar with where to eat out on a budget
in Sitges than I am. Drop me a line with your ideas.
 We're
forecast to move into a 4 or 5 day heat-wave starting today (though it
felt to me like it started yesterday), so drink lots of water, especially
if you plan to go out on the booze. Alcohol dehydrates you even faster.
Only drink bottled water. The tap water quality in Sitges is very poor. |
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17th.
Welcome
to our newest advertiser. Apartment
San Sebastiano. A beautiful holiday apartment in the centre of town.
Glad to have you on board Kevin & Clive. Very best of luck lads. See
their ad' on the Holiday
Apartments page.
NewComment
today. |
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16th.
We
have a new Matinée Group
clothing store in Sitges. I'm sure you've heard of them, they're fairly
well known in these parts! ;-) It will be on Calle Bonaventura, almost
opposite Mediterraneo
NewComment
today. |
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15th.
Tonight
is the 3rd Gay Beach Party of the season at Atlántida Disco. The
theme is Disco Fever, with 70's, 80's, 90's disco music. Free shuttle bus
from in front of the Calipolis hotel on the seafront where the gay beach
is. Discos
NewComment
today. |
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| 14th.
After
the heavy rains on Saturday, Sunday was a perfect day. Hot, but not humid,
and did it ever bring people out. The town was packed solid with everyone
happily strolling along, enjoying the sights. Lots more sun in the forecast
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13th.
The drum bands came out to play, and the heavens opened up. Everyone got
drenched, but the bands had as much fun as ever, if not more and the streets
were packed with soaking wet people dancing in the rain.
NewComment
today. |
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| 12th.
Phew!
What a scorcher yesterday. We got up to 36ºC. (97ºF) - Today
is Sitges Timbalada. Drum bands
fill the streets of Sitges, banging their trancy beats. Great to see and
even better to hear. From 7pm they'll be parading through the streets of
Sitges, starting at 4 differnt points and converging in Cap de la
Vila, then going on to Can Robert Park at 9pm. Can Robert Park is a new
park, which is reached by walking up past the Oasis Commercial Centre,
under the railway bridge, then its on your left. There are 800 percussionists! |
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11th.
I'm
always telling you where to go. Today for a change, I'm going to tell you
two places not to go...
I've
never been in Pastafiore before, which is that big fast food joint at the
beach end of Calle del Pecado (1º de Mayo), but last night we had
an urge for a pizza, and just happened to be passing it at the time, so
in we went for a pizza, which cost 7.50€ for a small (8") one. (That
might be a decent size for a sausage, but its small for a pizza)
Anyway,
How they have the nerve to call the thing they sold us a pizza, I don't
know! They must have used a hydraulic press to do the crust, because it
was no thicker than a piece of paper, to which they'd added a paper thin
layer of cheese and a few shreds of meat, bringing the whole thing to a
maximum 2 mm thickness, 3 mm where the bits of meat were. I kid you not.
If you can't believe it could be so thin, don't take my word for it, try
one yourself. Since I'm on that subject, you won't do any better over the
road at Pan's & Co. I went in there a couple of years ago for my first
and last time, because the so called 'subway sandwich' which cost 4€
(and probably costs more now), was so small, it would slide through the
inside a bog roll. Could they both be the same owner?
No,
I didn't get out of bed on the wrong side today. I just object to being
so blatantly ripped-off. |
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| 10th.Beaking
News! - There's
a serious outbreak of Parrots
in Sitges. They're everywhere! |
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9th.
Thank
you for all the emails I got about bike rental. I popped along to the locations
you mentioned and got their details.
1.
Sitges Bike - Oasis Commercial Centre, local 34. Tel: 938949458 - Web
site
2.
Viñola - Passeig Vilanova, 33-35. Tel: 938945255
3.
Someone mentioned in an email that there's also one in Carrer San Sebastián,
near San Sebastián beach.
Hey
Steve from Switzerland, hope that answers your question for ya. I'll add
the above to the Directory
page so its always there.
NewComment
today.
PS.
Love the way the comments are flowing in this week. Keep 'em coming lads,
on any subject you want. |
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8th.
Tonight
is the 2nd Gay Beach Party (GBP) of the 2008 summer season, at Atlántida
Disco. The theme for tonight is Striptease & Live Sex. Advance tickets,
which save on the door price, are available from Parrots
Pub
NewComment
today, which mentions bike rental, amongst other things. |
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7th.
You may have noticed I've hardly talked about the weather lately. That's
because for the last 3 weeks its been normal Sitges weather - hot and sunny
all day, with lovely balmy nights. Yesterday we did have a heavy shower
that came right out of blue, lasted for a few minutes, then it was back
to the sun again. Love those showers on a hot day and that musky, but fresh
smell that comes with them. Invigorating! (Either that or I need to get
laid!) :-)
NewComment
today. |
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| 6th.Any
of you who've been to Sitges in the last few months, can't have helped
but notice the town is half under construction. You may have also noticed
a lot of international companies are moving in. Until a few years ago,
Sitges had a by-law preventing national and international companies from
opening up shop here, which is why there weren't any before Burger King
arrived 3 years ago, but my guess is that pressure from the EU has put
paid to keeping them out. Sitges is even getting its own little financial
district! The area around the Oasis commercial centre is filling up with
new banks, including Barclays bank. Change is happening fast. Is it for
better or for worse? What do you think? |
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| 5th.
Next
weekend its Sitges
Summer
Carnival.
Many of the bars tart themselves up with carnivaly stuff and the barmen
dress up in drag. A camp time is had by all. July 11th, 12th, 13th. |
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4th.
Happy
Independence day USA.
Its
Trailer
disco's 28th anniversary party tonight.
Its
only a rumour, so don't quote me on it, but there may be another gay bar
in Sitges soon, where the Chinese restaurant opposite Orek's bar used to
be. I heard the rumour a little while back, then yesterday I saw someone
gay I know going in there and they have gay disco and bar adverts on the
door, so its looking quite likely that its more than just a rumour. |
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3rd.
Open
for brunch daily (except Mondays), or just pop in for a coffee. From 11am
to 2pm, you can try Monroes
great home made breakfast and brunch menu. Great food, great price and
always a super friendly atmosphere.
NewComment
today. |
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| 2nd.
Last
night was Atlántida disco's first gay night of the year and what
a superb night is was to party in the open air. We had a low of 21ºC
last nigth. Every Tuesday from now until September is the Gay Beach Party
night. Don't miss it, its a lot of fun dancing under the stars. See the
Discos
page. |
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1st.
Now
its officially over 700 visitors a day to GaySitges.com!!! - And that's
just plain rediculous!
Where
on Earth are you all coming from? Those numbers wouldn't surprise me if
it was a guide to a major city like Madrid
or Barcelona, but so many visitors
to a fishing village is quite incredible! Thank you lads, it means the
world to me that this web site is so popular. My heart and soul go into
it and I hope you get something out of it too.
Talking
about big cities, I am going to be visiting Spain's Las
Vegas in August, so I'll be doing a huge update to that guide, with
lots and lots of photos. Its 25 years since I was last there, and it was
in fact my first ever time in Spain, and what made me want to live here.
I suspect its changed a bit since then.
Talking
about staying power, its Trailer disco's 28th
year this year, which was (as they say) the first gay disco in Spain, but
I have to wonder, 'cos I remember going to a gay disco in Benidorm 25 years
ago, and I'm sure it wasn't new when I went. Maybe they mean its the oldest
'running' gay disco in Spain? I'll have to find out.
Talking
about first's, did you know that Sitges Playa del
Muerto was the first gay nudist beach in the world? Bet Santiago Rusiñol
was there ;-)
NewComment
today. |
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