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 MoreToday was Catalan day here in Barcelona. Nearly 2 million people wearing red and yellow took to the streets to take part in a rally to show their support for an independent Catalunya, "the next state in Europe".
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOur adventure for today took us to Poble Espanyol. Poble Espanyol is meant to represent historical Spanish Villages from Spain's various regions, from the look and feel of the buildings and streets to the crafts to food and more.
Read MoreToday, we explored the Montjuic hill area of Barcelona. It was a lot bigger than I had anticipated it to be. We walked hours and hours, and were rewarded with many beautiful sights.
Read MoreTourist galore! Placa Catalunya and La Rambla seem to be big favorites among the tourists who visit Barcelona. There are many stores and shopping centers, and the area is very lively. After walking around here, I can accept that Barcelona is the third most visited city in Europe, after only London and Paris.
Read MoreOur family of four is chased summer around the world. Now we are a family of 5, back in the US, and planning our next great adventure.
