Crack On!

We did what any good tourist does in Barcelona: after strolling down Gracia and las Ramblas we arrived at a little cafe for a cortado and a pasty. A french tourist told us of her first day back in Barcelona, while one man distracted her another grabbed her purse and ran. Only due to the luck of a policeman going by was the turista reunited with her bag. Her lesson to us was clear (don't be a clueless french lady in Barcelona with everything you own in a large purse...well maybe that is not the lesson she intended to relate.) Back to my story, we did what every good tourist does, we boarded the autobus turistica, for a whirlwind tour of the city. It take you around to all the hot tourist spots, you can jump on and off and it provides for a good overview of the sites, and gives you a much better understanding of the layout of the city. There are several places we will return to on foot mid week, taking advantage of the central location of our apt. After a day of touring we returned for siesta, then strolled the neighborhood to hit the supermercado and find the good spots in the hood. Hard to believe the bars and restaurants open later and stay open so late. At 5 or 6 they are all closed up, then later crowded. Tonight our mission is a few good bars, tapas, and a late dinner. Tomorrow we will visit some of the more famous Gaudi sites: la Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, etc.


Earlier today we got off the bus in the Ribera\Born area. Amazing buildings, cool shops, great little cafes in pedestrian plazas near old cathedrals, sneaky little alleys. We had some tapas and later amazing chocolate. Loving it.

I was a bit optimistic about the weather. While it is still clear, no rain, it is hardly 50 during the day - maybe in the direct sun without wind, but honestly more like 40, and in the eve I would say 30-40 ayeeee.

Ciao