We were going to go to the zoo yesterday but things didn't work out as planned. Today we actually got as far as the tram and didn't go because it started raining more than any other time that we've been here. We went shopping instead and finally bought the amber beads that we've been going to buy for ages. Fortunately we waited because they were 50% off.... read more

Akira and I went out to Molly Malone's for a Sunday roast today. It was a bit exy so we shared a roast lamb and some chips. The lamb was really delicious, I didn't realise how much I have missed it since we've been here. It's not very easy to get around here.... read more

I went by myself because the others weren't interested in going. Stunning views from the hill but it's all a little sad and neglected since they blew up Stalin and his mates, the original inhabitants of the hill.... read more

Akira got home at about 10 this morning so we didn't have to wait and worry about him. He went cross country skiing with Milada (someone we met through hospitality club) in Most yesterday and had a pretty good time. We stayed in all day; I was going to go out and get a few things from the shop but I couldn't be bothered.... read more

We finally saw Gaudi's Parc Güell today. It is quiet spectacular but the walk up the hill to it, even with help of escalators, was was hard. We tried to find some Churros con Chocolate after that but had no luck finding anywhere as inviting as the places we went to in Madrid and the churros here isn't as curly or as fresh. We tried again this evening but came home once again without having anything. If we can't find anything in the morning before we leave it will be very disappointing indeed. We're so enjoying this huge room with its beautiful view.... read more