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How to Get Marijuana in Barcelona Spain

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If you’re looking to get marijuana in Barcelona, Spain you’ve come to the right place. Since writing this post in the fall of 2013 [UPDATED FOR  2018; Membership is available at the link below in this article] I’ve developed a number of great relationships with founding members of some of the best cannabis clubs in Barcelona, and I may be able to help you get weed in Barcelona.  Sharing this experience with other people is awesome and I love to do it, so don’t be afraid to hit me up.  Just remember that it is still illegal to smoke pot in public in Spain; you may only do so in the privacy of your home or a private club.  For more information, please read my post 10 Things You Need to Know About Barcelona Cannabis Clubs

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP NOW

(This is a preliminary application process valid as of June 2018; not all who apply will qualify for membership based on Spanish law and club policy. Application for membership is general and is not necessarily applied to any particular club unless the applicant fully qualifies.)

How to get marijuana in Barcelona Spain - the weed tray at Betty BoopNow here’s the original full post from 2013:

Need to know how to get marijuana in Barcelona, Spain? I did too, until about a week ago when I moved to Barceloneta; a Barrio of Barcelona. I smoke pot several times a day, so when I moved here I did tons of research about how to get marijuana in Barcelona, and none of what I found turned out to be entirely true. Thankfully, I’m sitting here right now with three types of badass weed and a huge hash turd, and if you can make your way through this post I’ll tell you exactly how you can get marijuana in Barcelona safely.

Today is Sunday, the 6th of October, 2013. 6 days ago I flew here from Dusseldorf after cycling through the Netherlands and Germany. Our original intention was to cycle all the way to Barcelona, but as we approached Koln the roads became a little too dangerous for our liking, so we wrapped the bikes up and flew the rest of the way here.

We arrived in Barcelona in the early evening on Monday. By the time we got through baggage claim and made our way to the hotel, itMarijuana in Barcelona - Grapefruit Strain was late so we just went to bed. I had purchased a ton of weed and hash in Amsterdam, and then some more in Arnhem to be sure I had enough once I got here being that I couldn’t really confirm the way they play marijuana games here.

I Had to Ditch All My Weed in Order to Fly

This sucked, because I had to leave all of that behind in Dusseldorf. We smoked just before leaving for the airport and then dumped about 6 types of weed and several types of hash in the bushes in a waterproof bag for some lucky person to find some day. There was probably about 300 Euro worth of stuff in that bag, but I wasn’t about to chance getting caught with any of it while flying from Germany to Spain.

Anyway, the point is that the first night in our hotel we were dry and too tired to make an attempt to find something. But the next day we went to look at an apartment and spent much of the morning and afternoon with the taxi driver riding in circles after we gave him bad directions. Thankfully he called our liaison and got us situated, and he seemed to be a pretty cool guy.

His name was Antonio and he didn’t speak any English, so it wasn’t easy to have complete conversations, but eventually he agreed to find some marijuana for us. I paid to have him wait while we viewed an apartment, then he brought us back to the hotel. He said he could get about 5 grams for 50 Euro. He’d take the money and come back in 20 minutes.

Normally I would have said no thanks to that, but I liked this guy and he seemed legit. It was worth a 50 Euro chance.

Sure enough, he came back exactly twenty minutes later and gave me a package about the size of my thumb from the knuckle up. It was dark brown and looked like the tip of a cigar. It was wrapped up pretty tightly so I waited until I got back to my room to open it.

At first I was worried that the guy had just gone and gotten me some cocaine, but that wasn’t in the package when I unwrapped it. Of course, there wasn’t any marijuana in there either.

It was Actually Some Pretty Sweet Hash

It was a massive chunk of hash, and it was quite fresh. We rejoiced in the hotel room and filled the warm air with some mellow smoke.

But over the next few days that hash wore me down. It irritated my throat and dehydrated me, so I started looking for some green bud.

I had met another taxi driver named Alberto who had told me about marijuana clubs in Barcelona. He had volunteered to sponsor me, but then balked at the last minute. So I did some research and it turns out that you can get a membership in a private cannabis club in Barcelona. The fees are generally 20 Euro per year plus whatever pot you buy, and many of these weed clubs have oils, extracts and marijuana edibles available as well.  I found a sponsor and off I went.

Getting Registered at a Cannabis Club in Barcelona

The club needed my passport and legal address in Barcelona in addition to a 20 Euro fee. I gathered these items and got on my bike. It was a crazy ride there as the club was across the city and there was no easy way to get there. When I was getting close I asked this adorable little Spanish cop where the street was, and she surprised me by pulling out a comprehensive street book. She asked me what number and then told me exactly how to get there. But it still wasn’t easy.

The club was the Betty Boop club located on Carrer Maria Cubi. Interestingly, the numbers on the opposite side of the street were odd and went down in sequence. The numbers on the club side were even and went up. It took me a couple of minutes to wrap my head around that.

Anyway, when I got to the club I buzzed at the main entrance and was admitted to a reception booth. A flirty little guy from ScotlandCannabis Club in Barcelona ID Card for Betty Boop was there and he had me fill out a form on an ipad or something. (Never used one, could have been a tablet of some sort, IDFK) He made a copy of my passport, took my 20 Euros and issued me a registration card. Then he buzzed me through to the interior of the club.

There was a short hallway that opened into a long traditional bar. Various beers were for sale as well as coffee, tea and snacks. At the end of the bar was a compartmentalized box with a dozen or so different types of marijuana in it.

The bartender was friendly and pleasant to look at; from Barcelona, she welcomed me warmly and said I had made a good choice moving here. I agreed.

We hunched over the box together and she made some suggestions. I settled on three different types; 2 Sativas; Acapulco Gold & Grapefruit, and 1 Indica. The Indica was a local strain called Juanita.

I got a couple of grams of each and took them into the next room, which was a monstrous lounge with wall-to-wall couches and hassocks all the way around. There were two guys in the front and two guys in the rear (lol), so I found a place off to the side by myself.

I had ridden my bike pretty hard to get there and it was a hot day. Not only that but the club itself was a little stuffy and very hot. I was sweating profusely and probably looked like a freak, but I didn’t really give a shit. I crammed my new pipe full of the Grapefruit and took a few puffs. It was beautiful; light and airy, a little fluffy and indeed it left a slightly fruity but bitter aftertaste that was vaguely reminiscent of grapefruit.

It did the trick. I leisurely smoked the entire bowl while I tried to cool down. When I finally left and hopped on my bike, I was severely pie-eyed and had to take things a little slower than usual.

The Juanita (which went fast and was gone before I thought to take pictures of it) was good but unremarkable, really. I hate to say that as I love this city so far and don’t want to insult the locals, but that was my impression of this weed. However, I will say that it smokes easy. If you have a cold, a sensitive throat or just want something really mellow to smoke, then Juanita makes a good choice. But if you’re looking for an intense and memorable high, it might not be a good choice for experienced connoisseurs.

Pot in Barcelona - Acapulco Gold strainThe Acapulco Gold I bought mainly because it’s a very old strain and I could not remember if I had ever tried it before. I’m certain I must have at some point in the 22 years I’ve been smoking, but I couldn’t think of anything specific. I’m glad I chose this legendary strain and it lived up to its reputation. It smokes pretty easy, has a chocolaty flavor and gives you a nice body buzz. However, it’s also a buzz that you feel up top, so you get the best of both worlds. I’ll probably get this again after I review a few more strains.

But the Grapefruit took the cake. Mmm mmm! That’s good stuff.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP NOW

(This is a preliminary application process valid as of June 2018; not all who apply will qualify for membership based on Spanish law and club policy. Application for membership is general and is not necessarily applied to any particular club unless the applicant fully qualifies.)

Interestingly, Betty Boop did not have any White Widow. Virtually every coffeeshop I’ve ever been to has had that strain, so I hope to find it here at another shop some day.

So if you’re looking for marijuana in Barcelona, you can get it safely, legally and at a reasonable price. I paid 50 Euro for those three strains, and I got 2 grams of each. I’m good with that.

MG
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357 thoughts on “How to Get Marijuana in Barcelona Spain”

  1. Staying in BCN a few months. Would like to know more about joining a club with medical grade. I’m staying near Clot, but willing to travel for quality merchandise and a nice atmosphere. Thanks!

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    1. Hi Anne;

      Thanks for checking out my site. Most clubs carry medical grade marijuana, even if they don’t “specialize” in it or even know that they have medical grade. Cannabis selection does change as clubs rotate their menu to offer better variety, so it’s hard to say what will be the best choice until you arrive in BCN. I will send you an email with more details, and you can also read this article that I wrote which tells you pretty much everything you need to know about Barcelona’s clubs:

      https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/

      Talk to you soon

      -Russ

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      1. Sorry, but that would be a violation of Spanish law. I understand your situation and know exactly what it’s like, but there are plenty of legal clubs in the city. Membership is only 20 Euro and its far safer than trying to buy on the street. If you change your mind let me know, otherwise good luck and be careful.

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  2. Hey Russ do you need to live in spain to get into these cannabis clubs since they need your address? and would it be ok if I could get any of off you when I visit spain since it would be a bit easier and is there an age limit to sign up for these clubs because I am 18 and my friend who is coming with me is 17, so just wondering

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    1. Hey Sam;

      Thank you for your comment. No, you don’t technically need to live in Spain in order to get membership at a cannabis club. Many tourists register using their hotel’s address without any problem at all. Many clubs allow members as young as 18, but at age 17 it is not possible to join a club. Please check out the following article that I wrote which explains everything you need to know about cannabis clubs in Barcelona:

      https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/

      The best that I can do is help you obtain a legitimate membership. Even if your friend is only 17, so what? If I or someone else were to sponsor you for membership at a club, then you can simply get what you need and take it somewhere private to smoke with your friend. And when you run out of weed, you go back to the club on your own and get more. It’s actually quite simple. Send me an email when you’re around. Peace -Russ

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  3. Hey Russ thank for that awesome post! Great job! Could you send me via email details about membership?
    Best regards

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  4. Hi there ,
    I would like to get membership card for one of the marijuana clubs in Barcelona, how do i do that?

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  5. Hi Russ – excellent work on this topic. I’m living in BCN for 3 years now but I’ve never found a reliable source for weed. Can you hook me up with one of the clubs / are there any that do not require referral to signup?
    thanks!!

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    1. Hi JC;

      Thanks!

      Yes, all cannabis clubs in Spain are private in order to be legitimate. In fact, the only way that these clubs exist is through generous privacy laws. Therefore, all clubs require that new members get sponsored for membership from existing members. But it’s no problem – I can help! 😉 Check your email for more details. Peace -Russ

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  7. Hola Russ
    Soy de Chile y Mañana visito por primera vez en mi vida Barcelona, tengo expectativas muy positivas con respecto a la ciudad, me gustaría poder vivir una experiencia como la tuya.

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  8. Hi Russ

    Great info man,

    I’m over from Ireland visiting Barcelona from tomorrow Monday 13th until Friday. I’m staying on Carrer de Girona and was wondering about the Smoke Green Club I read about on your site. Was just looking to get a couple of g’s for the duration.

    Many thanks

    J.

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  9. Hey Russ!

    My husband and I will be in Barcelona tomorrow afternoon and would really love your help finding a coffee shop, if possible!

    Thanks,

    Sam

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  10. hey russ!

    happy new year! and this is a fantastic website for us who love the herb. and we really appreciate what you are doing (one stoner to another – respect). just to drop you a line. my friend and i are headed to barcelona from the UK for 4 days in feb (13th – 16th). we are just on a break from studying really and would love it if you hook us up with a membership to any of the clubs (don’t yet have the details of where we are staying – but will let you know as soon as we have them.

    best,
    phish

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  11. Hi Russ, great article really enjoyed reading it. Also read your one specifically about RDM. I’ve recently moved to Barcelona and was wondering if you could give me some advice about getting a membership with RDM. A few friends lived here for a while and recommended it as their favourite club in the city. Would appreciate any advice you got. Thanks and keep up the great writing!

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    1. If you’re already in Barcelona, all you have to do is tell me when you want to go, and I’ll make the arrangements. Check your email for more details, and please share my site with your friends! 😉 Peace

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  12. Hi Russ… good read.. I had a mate that went out there recently and he told me all about it… me and the wifey are really interested… please contact me and tell me more… cheers..!! 🙂

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    1. Hi Robin;

      Thanks! If you’d like to arrange a membership at a Barcelona cannabis club, I’d be more than happy to help, or just to answer any specific questions you have. You can email me at russ@marijuanagames.org

      Thanks for stopping by and please share! 😉

      -Russ

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  13. Thanks Russ. I will be there in a couple of weeks, staying for 9 weeks. Nice website. I’ll contact you later on. Much appreciated.

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    1. Hey Zujo;

      Unfortunately, there is no cannabis club in Barcelona that will permit entry without a valid ID; they are highly regulated in this regard and have no choice in the matter. However, I can assure you personally that you won’t be on a “list” – clubs are all 100% fully PRIVATE and protect their member’s identities. They’ll never send you mail or expose you to any risk. But in order to get in, there must be documentation of not only your valid ID, but also the ID of the member who is referring you. It’s actually a great system and works very well. I trust it and have signed up a number of my personal friends from the States and other places and never had a problem.


      Otherwise, my advice is to go down to the beach on Barceloneta and wait for a black or ME guy to walk by you carrying a backpack. They’ll say clearly what they’re selling (marijuana, hashish, cocaine) and will sell to you on the spot. But if you get caught or stabbed, it’s not my fault! ;-P

      Or you can just hit me up on email and I’ll get you a safe, private membership at a club: russ@marijuanagames.org

      Thanks for stopping by!

      -Russ

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  15. Hey Russ, I’m studying abroad in Barcelona and living in a home stay. You mentioned they require an address. Do they send any information to the address? My family may become uncomfortable if they found out. -Charlie

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    1. Hey Charlie;

      I get this question a lot, actually, and the answer is categorically NO. The clubs have a vested interest in maintaining the privacy of its members and we’re all aware that situations just like yours exist that could cause problems. Of course, I can only speak for the clubs I recommend and am a member of; RDM, Sweet Dreams, Abcda, Alhambra, Smoke Green, Green Age. If you’d like a membership I can help you with Sweet Dreams and/or RDM. You can hit me up on email; russ@marijuanagames.org

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  16. I arrived in BCN today and was only made aware of this system for buying stuff last night, would there be a chance to arrange some help for me to get hold of some smoke, I realise it’s short notice but I’ve seen a few things like this online and you seem to be the guy to go to, thanks.

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  17. Hey Russ I will be coming to barcelona for a short weekend near the end of January, just wondering if you could help me out and get me in a club? Not sure what hotel im staying in yet, but if you could reply to my email and we could talk closer to the time maybe?

    Thanks

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  18. dear russ,

    love your website and thank you for the many informations. today i am in sitges and come to barcelona at 3rd january. can you introduce me to a club in Barcelona or sitges by any chance or if I am spontaneous in barcelona before 3 of january? Please feel free to contact me on mail and i hope, you can help me.

    regards, rene

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    1. Hi Rene;

      There are a couple of cannabis clubs in Sitges, but I don’t have the ability to sponsor anyone there. However, when you arrive on January 3rd I will be happy to sponsor you for membership at a cannabis club in Barcelona. Here’s a link to all the reviews, I recommend Sweet Dreams and RDM: https://marijuanagames.org/category/cannabis-club-reviews/

      When you arrive send me an email or Skype cfcseo and I’ll make the arrangements for you.

      -Russ

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  19. Dear Russ,

    I firstly want to thank you for such an informative and entertaining read on the availability of Cannabis in Barcelona. You’re the first person to accurately detail how to become a member of one of these clubs, and your story certainly resonates with me as a newbie.

    I know this is last minute, but myself and a friend are arriving in Barcelona at midday tomorrow for New Years. We’re both from London and were just looking for any help you would be so kind to give to help us get hold of some quality marajuana.

    We appreciate your time,

    Kind Regards,

    Mike

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  20. Hi ross, can you introduce me to a club in Barcelona today by any chance? Please feel free to contact me on mail

    Best regards
    Smoky

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  21. Hey man! Loved this blog. I’m in BCN for New Years next week and would love to see how these clubs compare to Amsterdam (my usual haunt) let me know of you can hook me up

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    1. Hi Josh;

      Hell yes I can help you out; I alternate between BCN and AMS myself! Doesn’t get much better, but now we’ve got Colorado in the mix too – woot! Just shoot me an email the day before you arrive and I’ll get you set up. I’ll send this message to your email as well in case you’re not subscribed to this thread.

      peace

      -Russ

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  22. hola Russ!

    I’m staying in Barceloneta for a few more days and an invitation to a weed club would top off an already amazing visit and city. if your offer still stands, can you hook me up with whatever club is the cheapest? much appreciated! 😀

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  23. Hey Russ, I had came to Barcelona in the summer, nd I tried to buy some marijuana but apparently I failed as I bought some hash from a guy with dark skin near the water surface but it wasn’t good stuff. So I have up nd waited till I went to Amsterdam. I just came back to Barcelona today for a few days, so I’m wondering if u can help me out if that’s possible..

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  24. Hey dude, my name is Leo and I’m from New York City. I am going to be visiting barcelona from the 21st to the 27th of December. I am usually reluctant to travel because I need cannabis to sleep at night. I was wondering if you could maybe refer me somewhere where I can get a nice indica?

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    1. Hey Leo;

      I completely understand! It’s no problem, we can get you into club RDM or Sweet Dreams if you wish. Both have excellent, extremely potent indica. Just let me know when you want to go (I assume probably immediately upon your arrival on the 21st?) and I will make the arrangements for you. You can read about and see pictures of the two clubs I recommended above here:

      RDM Private Cannabis Club in Barcelona
      Sweet Dreams Private Smoking Club in Barcelona

      I’ll send you an email too in case you’re not subscribed to this thread.

      -Russ

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  25. Hi Ross! First of all, thank you for your reviews, I’m visiting from Costa Rica, and I wonder if you could sponsor me as well, please let me know and Ill schedule the visit 🙂
    Thanks!

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  26. Hi great article. Ill be in BCN for the holidays next week. It was a very useful read! Let me know if you’ll be around, I’d love a chance to check out the coffeeshop you use. Is it a problem that I dont have an address in BCN?

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  27. Russ hooked me up at the RDM club and I am loving it.

    The club is very cool, I don’t have any others to compare it to since this is my first, but I love going there. I’ve actually only been getting a little weed every time so that I have an excuse to keep going back every couple days.

    They have a pool table, a projector on a wall in a lounge area, and lots of comfortable couches, nooks, and crannies to hang out in. There’s usually quite a few people there too. Also, they are renovating the upper floor so it looks like soon it will be twice as big at least with a nice new area.

    Thanks again Russ, hope you’re well!

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    1. Thanks Rain!

      “I’ve actually only been getting a little weed every time so that I have an excuse to keep going back every couple days.”

      That’s exactly what I do at the cannabis clubs that I really like. Let me know when you want to check out Sweet Dreams and I’ll get you setup there too – the place is awesome! (Check it out here if you haven’t already: https://marijuanagames.org/barcelona-cannabis-club-review-sweet-dreams/) I am also getting ready to publish a review on what I consider to be the best cannabis club in Barcelona – come back to check that out in a week or so.

      😉

      Thanks,

      -Russ

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  28. hey russ and greetings from a greek friend! i really loved reading your story as today is my first day in bcn and i am in exactly the same position! is there any possibility to join you tomorrow or to help me get signed in at the club?? really thanks mate, hope to see you and th club soon! nicolas

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  29. Hi Russ,

    Thanks for the enlightening post!

    I just moved to Barcelona and want to get hooked up with a club. Can you help?

    Thanks,

    -Rain

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      1. Thanks Russ!

        First, I guess I should make sure I’m ready. My Spanish is extremely basic at the moment, hopefully that is OK.

        You said in your post that a passport and legal address are needed. Do I need some form of proof of address or anything else?

        It looks like RDM is walking distance from me, although I don’t have the address, just the street you mentioned in your review.

        I could meet Sat any time in the afternoon if that works for you.

        Thanks again for the quick response!

        -Rain

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        1. Meh, don’t worry about the Spanish, I’ll take you through the registration process and help you at the dispensary too. Just your passport will be fine for registration. Let’s meet outside RDM at 16:00: Calle Bailen 123.

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          1. Awesome. Thanks a bunch. That isn’t where I thought it was, but it’s actually closer, so perfect.

            I’ll be at Calle Bailen 123 at 16:00 tomorrow. I’ll wear a knitted white and green hat to help you spot me.

            Thanks again!

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            1. Uhm hey Russ and Rain may I join you two there today? I’m leaving tomorrow and hoped to be able to visit one of those places at least once

              Thanks for this great site in any case wish I’ve stumbled upon it sooner 🙂

              David

            2. Hi David;

              No problem. Just bring your passport and meet us outside at Calle Bailen 123 at 16:00; I’ll make sure you get all set up. I’ll send a confirmation to your email as well.

      1. Hey Russ, not sure if i wrote to you directly or not a few mins ago via the contact link, but i’ve being followin your blog man and am enjoying yer adventures. I’ve moved here from Ireland a couple of months back and am lookin for some advice regarding getting a membership when you get the chance. Thanks

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      2. Hey there :*
        I’m in Barcelona for 10 days and i was wondering if you could help me too :*
        Some quality green stuff

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