Barcelona

Day 3 Barcelona written by Hannah (and Nic)

It was soooo hot and sunny today! We went again to the market and got fresh fruits and veggies! We packed sandwiches and took them on the metro to Park Guell. 

It's a park designed by a famous architect named Gaudi. It was meant to be a private wealthy community but the project was abandoned less than halfway through. There are a couple houses and an amazing entryway and gates.

It was really dry and as we were walking I (Hannah) slipped on a hill and cut my knee. I thought I was okay but while we were waiting in line to use the bathroom I started getting dizzy and fainted. Thankfully Nic caught me and carried me into the shade! 

Needless to say we went home after that so I could lay down as i didn't feel very good! After resting a bit we went back again to the market to get more fresh food! We LOVE the market here!!!

Day 4 in Barcelona

We went and saw the Olympic stadium here where the Olympics were held in 1929 and again in 1992. We saw the pool, stadium and surrounding park and museums. Unfortunately nothing was open but it was still beautiful and there were some amazing views! 

Once again we went to the market and then ate fresh fruits and veggies and baguettes as we walked along the beach. I'm so pumped that I finally get to see the Meditteranean! 

We got a cafe con hielo. (espresso with ice) and a gofre with chocolate sauce! Yumyum!

It was again a beautiful day! Oh and Nic bought me two cute dresses! :)

Day 5 in Barcelona

Super hot day! I'm not complaining about the weather but it was HOT! We walked a lot today and of course went to the market!

We rode the metro around and just went to a random part of Barcelona where there turned out to be not much to do. We explored the city and then went out for drinks and had some great martinis and an amazing daiquiri, plus a free drink! After drinks we got some fantastic gelato and called it a night!

Day 6 in Barcelona

Another hot day! Nic is finally getting over his cold! 

We went to the museum of science today where they have a one square kilometer reproduction of the amazon rainforest. They have legit animals too! There are over 100 flora and fauna from the amazon: snakes, birds, frogs, fish, turtles, a capybara and insects, AND gross tarantulas. There was also a bunch of physics experiments station and a section with dinosaur bones! Nic was in heaven!

After that we went into a bunch of stores and bought some pasta for dinner at the hostel.

Day 6 in Barcelona

Beach day! (the market was closed today so we couldnt go :( )

We went to the cathedral of Barcelona for church today which was UNREAL! We understood fragments of the sermon and partook in communion. They are restoring the cathedral so we donated 20 euro to buy two stones to help! The singing was absolutely angelic in there! It gave me the chills!

After church we spent a few hours at the beach and walking around. When we were done at the beach we got more gelato because it was again a hot hot day!

We went to bed early as our legs and feet were so tired!

Day 7 in Barcelona

Guess what? We went to the market today! :) Nic got figs (ewww!) and we got fresh fruits and veggies...as usual! 

We met Andre around 3 after getting cafe con hielo and walking around a bit. He was a life saver and let us do laundry at the place his parents are renting!

We just chilled this afternoon and hung out with him and his parents and their friends, Abby and John. 

Early to bed again tonight as we want to do a lot tomorrow! It's our last full day in Barcelona and then it will be on to Valencia! 

Hasta Luego