Hola from Barcelona!
I am in Barcelona! Woohoo! It is gorgeous here, despite the bit of rain we've had the last few days, and I have fallen in love with the work of the famous Barcelona architect Gaudi. We got here without any problems (no lost luggage this time, yay!) and despite the jet lag, we went to the Picasso museum and walked down Las Ramblas on our first day here. We even got to go to a market where I found organic vegetarian food. We went on a walk through the Gothic architectural part of town and had some dinner at a vegetarian restaurant. We went to bed early since we were so tired from all the traveling.Today was Gaudi day - we saw Sagrada Familia, his famous unfinished cathedral (it was started in 1893 and won't be done until 2060!) which was amazing. Then we went to Casa Mila, an apartment building Gaudi designed with undulating balconies and a great view from the roof. (See the picture for a view from the top of Casa Mila with Sagrada Familia in the background). Then we went to Park Guell, which was also designed by Gaudi. The park was gorgeous with beautiful tile work all over and a house Gaudi lived in for 20 years. Tonight we had some tapas (at a place that served little open-faced sandwiches, some of which were sin carne), juice from an excellent vegan restaurant called Juicy Jones, churros and chocolate, and of course, sangria. Very large glasses of it.
I'm not sure if I'll have internet for the rest of the trip, but tomorrow we are headed to Madrid, and then Granada, Cordoba, and Sevilla. It has been fun so far and happily there is actually vegan food in Spain! I'll be back home on April 10th. Until then, adios!
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