"Flying saucers" illuminate the lobby, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain.
In one of those amusing "lost in translation" moments, the guest services menu at the hotel includes a cryptic reference to the "World Press." "We dispose of a wide range of international press. Check the form hanging on the door of your room to make the order. For more information, please contact the Concierge."
Uh oh...Sounds rather ominous for visiting reporters. Although I must say the hotel is quite a lovely place, with amazing views!
For two additional posts today, scroll down the page.
I just hope they can dispose of some of our tabloids. Oh and by the way those flying saucer lights are to die for.
I HAVE CENTRAL HEATING! just had to tell you that. I want to run around naked to celebrate but I may frighten the sheep :)
Posted by: Di Overton | 23 October 2008 at 07:30
That's hilarious. I just love reading about words that are lost in translation. Great picture, as always.
Posted by: Relyn | 23 October 2008 at 03:51
We dispose of a wide range of International press?
Ut oh!!
Dispose?
Oh Please, not tonight sir!!
Dear Tara,
Thinking deep wooded "Gypsyish" thoughts for you in Espana tonight! May the light continue to surround you.
A wish that tonight be exotic and wonderful filled with the taste of tapas & the sound and soul of flamenco!
love,
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 23 October 2008 at 01:20
Funny but cute...(trop mignon, as we say in French)..
ah..Barcelona..you make me dream Tara ! if it wasn't that far from Granada, i would have loved to hop there and meet you for tapas !!
must catch up with all your previous posts..
hasta luego, guapa...
:-)
Posted by: My Castle in Spain | 23 October 2008 at 01:07
I'm with,TB!!! Yeah, can we do away with Fox news!!! OMGoodness! That would be great!
Posted by: Christina | 23 October 2008 at 00:50
p.s.
Little Moonfaced girl is winging her way your way...
Posted by: stephanie | 22 October 2008 at 23:09
They look like magic mushrooms...
I am sooo laughing at the guest services menu!
Posted by: stephanie | 22 October 2008 at 23:06
LOL!
Yes, I think something definitely got 'lost in translation,' here - at least I hope so! Just in case, perhaps you shouldn't order from room service... ;-)
Posted by: tinker | 22 October 2008 at 22:20
Oh yes...lost in translation! The same thing happened to us on the room service menu in Dominican Republic...there were some pretty funky menu choices on there!
These pics are good. Keep em coming!
xo
Posted by: Gillian | 22 October 2008 at 20:01
Can they dispose of FOX News? I think that would be very beneficial to the minds of Americans.
;-)
Posted by: tangobaby | 22 October 2008 at 19:40
I've lived in Ohio most of my life, and if it's not one thing, it's another about elections. It's odd because most of the people here seem honest, but then come election time-- BAM!-- we have problems again. Goes to show that "sneaky is as sneaky does" I guess. It makes me sad.
Posted by: ally bean | 22 October 2008 at 18:03