Day 87 - La Pedrera & Restaurant Fun
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Today we checked out 2 restaurants, 1 bakery, and probably the last Gaudi work we will check out on this trip: La Pedrera (also known as Casa Mila).
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Day 86 - B is for Bo de B
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Before we headed to Barcelona, a few friends and colleagues suggested a variety of sights and restaurants that they deemed worthy for us to check out. My sister also obtained a similar long list of places before flying in. Surprisingly, a hole in the wall sandwich shop called Bo de B had appeared on all of our lists.
Read MoreDay 85 - A Day with Antoni Gaudi
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We spent the entire day today admiring the architectural works of the design genius, Antoni Gaudi, also known here as God's architect. He really was one of a kind!
Read MoreDay 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!
Read MoreDay 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 81 - The Catalans say, "Ara és l'hora"!
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Today 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".
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