Barcelona...

Beautiful, Cultured, Full of life

Barcelona is full of incredible architecture, the exquisite hand prints of Antonio Gaudi like the renown Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell, but what struck me the most was the culture and the people. Sadly I never got to see these places because my adventures took me elsewhere, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. 



Yes Barcelona is full of distinguishable art and sightseeing wonders, yet all I really wanted to do was be apart of the day-to-day lives of the Spanish.   Our first night in Barcelona we tasted the coastal cuisine at a restaurant overlooking the docks in Barceloneta.  We feasted on the largest dish (and first dish I've tried) of Seafood Paella. To foreigners, this is said to be Spain's national dish, but in fact it isn't (originated in the region of Valencia).  Regardless, it was the most delectably, scrumptious dish I had in Spain. 



One of the days me and Christine (my travel buddy) decided to check out Barceloneta during the day and boy were we blown away.  The weather was just perfect; sun was shinning and the wind was slightly blowing a cool breeze. With no agenda, or any idea what the city had to offer, we just started walking and stumbled on some pretty spectacular places. We did some damage at the local mall we found right off the docks in Port Vell (we're girls we can't help it), found a little antique flee market, dipped our toes in the ocean, and lunched at a restaurant on the beach. After feasting on fajitas and nachos, we bumped into a festival called the "Obra Social La Ciaxa.  It was promoting unity among the community and the world (just love it!).  This incredible band played music and the whole crowd was dancing away (spotted the cutest old lady just having a ball).  I knew I should have been born Latin!  I have a new appreciation for Latin MUSIC. 









Our night finished at an authentic SALSA club. Saw incredible professionals, fell in love with  Latin ballroom, accomplished my only goal in Spain and Danced the night away...

The following day we rented bikes and returned to the beach cities and rode them down the boardwalk and throughout the city. Reminded me of home just a little.  The weather was still sunny but just a tad chilly.  Nothing beats bike riding through unfamiliar places.  Why I didn’t study in Spain is beyond me. .(I still love you Italy)



I’ll be seeing you soon Spain!



Ciao Ciao 
Beatrice 

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