Barcelona

A day out to Barcelona on the train, took about 1 hr 15 mins each way. We struggled working the ticket machine, and I asked some people who came up if they knew how to work it. They were arrogant, condescending, and just seemed irritated that we were holding them up. Very unfriendly. They were German.
We eventually sorted it and had an enjoyable (though uncomfortable for John) train ride beside the sea most of the way. After a walk up to Sagrada Familia, we had further ticket purchasing challenges to overcome. Had to scan the QR. code, get the App, pay online, get an email, and download the ticket. Phew! Unfair on people without mobiles or unable to use them.
Of course, it was amazingly beautiful, a feast for the eyes. A serene space. Photographs didn't do it justice.
After a tasty sandwich cafe lunch, which pigeons strutted in and out of, without the owners batting an eyelid, we headed past a few more Gaudi buildings to La Rambla. Only 2 mime artists were there, but the market was a feast for the eyes. I immediately started taking photos, and a woman came up offering tastes of candied nuts. I felt awkward cos I'd taken photos. So, I ended up buying a small amount. Bit shocked they cost €12.
We must have walked about 8 miles in all. Showers were lovely and hot back at the site, and meal at the campsite restaurant was good.Read more