Kennedy: Hola all! We´ve just spent the last three days in Barcelona, enjoying the sunshine, delicious tapas and amazing landscapes and architecture. Some highlights: Port Vell -- gorgeous beach, though it´s not quite hot enough to swim. La Sagrada Familia -- giant building by Antoni Gaudi. They started construction in 1880 and it won´t be finished for another 11 years. When we went to see it there were construction workers all over making noise, but the view of what was completed was incredible. Lots of detail and interesting designs. Before we went to see it we only knew it as the building with Dr. Seuss-esque qualities. We will post photos later, we aren´t sure how to do it on the computer we´re on at the hostel :) Also saw a few more churches and museums, not sick of them yet but I´m sure after a few more cities, it´ll be enough already.
We stayed at a pretty nice hostel just off Las Ramblas, the major tourist street in the city. Always lots of people around so it´s a safe and fun atmosphere. Our first Spanish meal was tapas and sangria at an all-organic restaurant called L´orgasmic. It was amazing!! We ate at La Fonda yesterday for lunch, the first actual sit-down restaurant we´ve been to. It was tasty and affordable -- thanks Aneil!
Our roommates have all been cool, and most can speak English enough to have conversations which is nice! They´re from Paris, Argentina, Germany and Australia. Had drinks with the Aussie last night at a few local pubs.
Now off to Madrid. For anyone who recalls our trip schedule, we had to cancel San Sebastian because we couldn´t get a train from Paris. Sad, but true.
Hope you´re all well, talk soon!
We stayed at a pretty nice hostel just off Las Ramblas, the major tourist street in the city. Always lots of people around so it´s a safe and fun atmosphere. Our first Spanish meal was tapas and sangria at an all-organic restaurant called L´orgasmic. It was amazing!! We ate at La Fonda yesterday for lunch, the first actual sit-down restaurant we´ve been to. It was tasty and affordable -- thanks Aneil!
Our roommates have all been cool, and most can speak English enough to have conversations which is nice! They´re from Paris, Argentina, Germany and Australia. Had drinks with the Aussie last night at a few local pubs.
Now off to Madrid. For anyone who recalls our trip schedule, we had to cancel San Sebastian because we couldn´t get a train from Paris. Sad, but true.
Hope you´re all well, talk soon!
It should follow that a place called L'orgasmic would be amazing.
ReplyDeleteI had a terrible experience with Sangria on a trip. I can't smell it without starting to get sick. Remind me to tell you that story sometime.
Hi Kids!! So glad to hear that all is going well. Sounds like you are having a great time.
ReplyDeleteMust be fun to meet other travellers and hear about their adventures too. It's been a week already! Is time flying quickly for you? Just enjoy every day. I'm so proud of you guys for just going for it and taking such a fabulous adventure. Please send pictures as soon as possible!! Luv and hugs from ~Mom~