Bercelona...the city you must see!!! 18 mar

It was a great dream of mine to see Barcelona and especially the Gaudi works...ever since we disussed it in Mrs. Cotuna's class (my English teacher). And it was a dream. I am only sorry I could not see more of it or spend more days there.

The first day we took it easy, trying to get the feel of the place. After the 28 degrees warm Portugal, we found a cold and windy Barcelona. :( So we tried to get warmer in the sun, tasting some yummy tapas near a traditional fruit market on the famous Ramblas. These are all house mates I went with and 2 great new friends we made: Julia- our host and her friend Miguel.

...This is Rambla..a street of shops, nice buildings, mimes that make you laugh, dancers in the street, artizans and florists. Here you can find any kind of souvenirs and any kind of restaurant.



...the Ramblas end near the sea and ports, with the statue of Christopher Columb pointing towards the Americas (probably :p).

...this is by the port. Here you can find any kind of yacht, black people selling watches and sunglasses and have a crepes with any flavour.

...later on we found a BMW expo we could not resist not to see...

...and this was near Montdjuic Palace. 2 campanillas start the street that goes up to the palace.

...and this palace is actually a museum...of contemporary art. But apparently the most recent painting it hosts is one of Picaso.

...The view from the palace is great. The little yellow lit church on the hill across is Tibidabo. We wanted to go there because there is an auzement parc and all there and the view must be great. But we didn't have time.

...The first day ended with the best paella I'v ever had. And with some sangria :)