Barcelona!! Barcelona is a wonderful city full of so much to do and see. Unfortunately, we were only here for less than 24 hours, so we had limited time. One of the things Mama loves about Barcelona is the architecture. Given our limited time and the fact that the last time Mama and Dada were here, they walked and walked and walked and took amazing photos of all of Barcelona's architecture, we skipped the architecture tour this trip. But, I thought I would show you a small glimpse of the buildings that can be seen in Barcelona.
We arrived in the late afternoon by car from S'Agaro and went to the Boqueria (the very large market in Barcelona off La Rambla). We went to a famous bar in the Boqueria called Pinotxo ("Pinocchio") Bar. The guy who served us has been seen in many food magazines (which is how we know the bar is famous -- from Dada, who reads these magazines).
Here is Pinocchio who was hanging from the bar. I was sleeping for most of lunch, but when I woke up, I saw him and kept saying "Big Nose".
The first thing Mama ordered was a lobster (after seeing the person next to her eating it). Yum!
Then, Daddy ordered some "chipirones" (calamari) with beans. This is not normally Mama's favorite dish, but even she said that it was the best she has ever had.
Then, some "cigalas" which are a mix between shrimp and lobster.
Mommy and Daddy wanted to order navajas (the cigar looking clams), but our waiter brought over all the shellfish they had left as it was getting very close to closing time (4 pm).
So, mussels was the last dish.
I woke up just as the last dish was finished and they brought me a shrimp!
After lunch, we took a short walk in the market ...
...and then took a stroll on La Rambla which is a long pedestrian area with various different parts. There is the flower area with many flower shops.
Herbs, herbs, herbs!
And, my favorite area with all of the animals....bunnies, ducks, chickens, fish, chameleons! and more
Then, there are MANY street performers. Can you tell how scared I was of this one?
After leaving La Rambla, we took a walk in the "Barrio Viejo" (Old Neighborhood). Look what we found there! Elmo has his own bakery!
Happy Pills?? I don't think I need any.
So, mussels was the last dish.
I woke up just as the last dish was finished and they brought me a shrimp!
After lunch, we took a short walk in the market ...
...and then took a stroll on La Rambla which is a long pedestrian area with various different parts. There is the flower area with many flower shops.
Herbs, herbs, herbs!
And, my favorite area with all of the animals....bunnies, ducks, chickens, fish, chameleons! and more
Then, there are MANY street performers. Can you tell how scared I was of this one?
After leaving La Rambla, we took a walk in the "Barrio Viejo" (Old Neighborhood). Look what we found there! Elmo has his own bakery!
Then some shoe shopping at H&M (below) and a Spanish shoe store (above). Mama called me Imelda. I am not sure why. I tried on a bunch of shoes, but didn't buy any. Mama said something about them not fitting. I guess I was just trying to save money and buy something I can grow into.
Happy Pills?? I don't think I need any.
We went to a very popular tapas bar tonight. Mommy and Daddy had some typical Spanish tapas, including croqueta (below), mushrooms, pimientos de Padron (peppers) and more. I opted for the "hamburguesa". While waiting for a table, someone mentioned the "Obama store" around the corner. Mama went to see if she could find anything interesting, but it was an Obama BAR!
Next stop: Mallorca!
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