Day 84 - Barcelona's Free Walking Tour
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Today we went on a 3 hour walking tour of Barcelona. We learned so much about the history of the city, saw sights that we would have otherwise missed, and it was all FREE!
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Day 83 - We Have Company!!!!
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Today is a very special day for us! My sister and brother-in-law are coming to Barcelona for 1 week to visit us and see the town. After not seeing any family for 83 days, this sure is a nice treat and we are all very excited.
Read MoreDay 82 - The Greatest Personality Trait of Spanish Children
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The Spanish children we have been meeting here in Barcelona, whether at the playground or the beach, have a great personality trait that I think should be advertised more in the world: They are extremely sociable and are not afraid to ask for something they want.
Read MoreDay 79 - Water Balloons, Motorcycles and Salad
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The park near our apartment has a small water fountain that has two primary purposes: washing hands and of course filling up water balloons :) Kids gather around the fountain and wait for their turn to fill up water balloons. Of course our kids took notice, so today we joined in the fun.
Read MoreDay 78 - Barceloneta Beach & Our First Catalan Restaurant Experience
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The Barceloneta Beach, known as the most touristy beach in Barcelona, is a little more than a half hour away from us via walking and public transportation. We had read mixed reviews about the beach, and decided to check it out for ourselves. We knew it would be crowded, so we purposely delayed our visit to a Monday, hoping we would encounter less crowds now that some schools have started.
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