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Published: June 29th 2017
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We are just about to turn in for our second of four nights in Barcelona. Its been a bit of hit and miss thus far. Theres lots to think about atm, and plenty of things to plan and consider before our cruise departs on Friday. The bad so far, is we will be missing la Tomatina. Its largely booked out, aside from a few overpriced tours leaving at 3am tomorrow. The good, is instead, Iv booked tickets to see Barcelona FC play at the Camp Nou tomorrow night. Unfortunately, we've been unable to catch up with Matt and Jas also. With them now going overnight to Valencia, we may only see them for one day on the 29th.
Our arrival in Barcelona yesterday, on Monday all went smoothly. Checking out in Geneva was no problem. We were straight on a bus to the airport and easyJet flight to Barcelona. Our flight touched down in Spain around 4.30pm, and we had no trouble following my directions for 50min from airport to our hotel near Glories station via bus, train and foot. Dinner for our first night was at a tapas restaurant down the road called Canas y Tapas. Overall, it was
a bit disappointing, boring bland and poorly presented.
Today was a good day. We crammed in three cathedrals; The Sagrada Familia Church, the Church of Santa Maria del Mar and Cathedral of the Holy Cross. We also wandered the Gothic quarter and Les Rambles promenade. The clear highlight for my today was the Sagrada Familia Church. Its a while since a building has made my jaw drop like that. Its a contender for the most unique and impressive Cathedral Ive seen. One reason for this is that it remains incomplete. Construction started on this massive Cathedral in 1886, and is still ongoing. It is due for completion in 2026, 100 years after the death of the architect. Its not until you step foot inside the building you appreciate its sheer enormity and magnificence. The design is Gothic and modern. The use of light, spires, colour and especially roof design is just amazing. The other two Cathedrals impressed, in a different magnitude. They were older and simpler, historic medieval structures of worn stone.
The Gothic Quarter was particularly beautiful, similar to Old Town districts of previous European cities but with its own style and character. Little lanes and alleys make for a maze
to explore, dotted with cafes and shops. Above, little terraces, balconies and clothes lines overhang the street. Les Rambles, is one of the worlds most famous shopping promenades, allegedly. To me, it didn't seem particularly special; a wide street with stalls and a path through the middle, between traffic. We stopped at a food market on the way, with fresh seafood and all manner of strange and exotic meats.
Dinner tonight was a real find, a short walk from our hotel. All you can eat Mediterranean buffet with unlimited soft drink for under 10€ p/p. We almost decided against it, being desserted, but were glad to take the gamble. Tomorrow day remains unplanned, and may be used to make further plans for the tail end of our holiday. We do have a trip to the Nou Camp in the evening to watch Barcelona FC. Kick off is 11pm!
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Nat looks lovely!