Barcelona Reality Check

Reality Check

I wouldn't say that our vacation, so far, was fantasy like. And we have been moving quite a bit, so relaxing is not exactly the right word. But wonderful and well paced it has been.

Barcelona, day 1, reality check: What was peaceful was replaced by a loud and busy city.

Today was a travel day. Never a relaxing situation. Today will be marked by a good dinner, and a wonderful old condo. But the condo lacks a/c, thus the windows had to be open letting in fresh air ...... and a city full of noise. But such is the Spanish way of life. Tomorrow....Siesta!

Day 2
After the balloon flight, Domi dropped us at his favorite Tapas Restaurant (Bar Jaica) for lunch. It was delicious and the chef made sure Bear's food was gluten free. Then we meandered back thru the Gothic Quarter/ Old Town to the apartment for a Siesta. Pat and I went out to dinner at another of Domi's suggestions (La Dentellerie). Again...delicious!! We walked to the marina and sat in the park, listening to a man play guitar and sing. Dogs walking by and playing (all so so well behaved!)
The walk back to the apartment we didn't feel quite as safe as elsewhere on our trip. There were plenty of people about, but we were very much on guard. The biggest negative though, is the trash everywhere, overflowing trash receptcals, and THE SMELL. Tonight sounds like it will be much quieter....Læs mere