I have had so much fun experiencing the food! It got me thinking about what items I could try at home and what I would forgo and why. To try: Pan con tomateTomato bread is served everywhere. One detail is to pay attention to the tomatoes. They call them “hanging tomatoes.” They are the small ones sold on the vine. They… Continue reading Food 2
Category: Travel
Street Scenes 2
Here are more shots from various Barcelona neighborhoods of architecture, art and street scenes observed while walking about.
Priorat 2: Scala Dei Winery and Escaladei Monastery
We had made reservations some months back to visit one of the better-known wineries in the region, Scala Dei. The wines of Scala Dei officially started with the Carthusian monks in the 1100’s, though it was rough stuff to be mixed with water and mass-produced. The modern winery was founded in 1974 when it began… Continue reading Priorat 2: Scala Dei Winery and Escaladei Monastery
Barcelona Cooking School
We have never attended a cooking school in Barcelona. We have done a food tour but this was a new adventure. Several months ago we researched for our best fit (there are multitudes of schools and classes) and we choose a tapas and wine class that looked like fun and it was well reviewed. The class ran from… Continue reading Barcelona Cooking School
Priorat 1: Reus & Gratallops
It’s January 27th and we are just over two weeks into a monthlong stay in Barcelona. Feels like it is just the right time to take a weekend break from the big city and head to the countryside. My favorite wine is made in the Priorat region of Catalonia, and we had made reservations at… Continue reading Priorat 1: Reus & Gratallops
Dogs, Plants and Cats
Of course, I miss our dog Sebastian. Our Trusted Housesitters have done a great job keeping us in touch (as with Kristi’s photo of Sebastian above). I am drawn to every dog/animal I see. I love to sit in the dog parks and watch the interaction of the dogs and humans. The language is universal. You have the… Continue reading Dogs, Plants and Cats
Street Scenes 1
We’ve seen a lot of sights over the past couple of weeks! We’ve spent most of the time walking, but have also used buses and the Metro. This post traces some of the more interesting sights we’ve encountered thus far. Art & Architecture Catalan Modernista style dominates in the neighborhoods where we’ve been. It’s close to Art… Continue reading Street Scenes 1
Parks 1
I love the parks in Barcelona. Right across from our apartment is a small park, Moragas. It winds up a hill with greenery and paths off to the side. They are careful to create private spaces with shrubs and plants. There are benches with a children’s play yard. Sometimes I can see adolescents up to no good. Two or three… Continue reading Parks 1
Food 1
We love the food in Barcelona, and thus far we’ve had an amazing range of meals. Our staple is the local restaurant with their weekday “Menu del Día.” These offer surprisingly elevated fare at very reasonable prices (general range 10-15 EURS for three courses and drink). Our meal at Sensa Nom in San Antoni was… Continue reading Food 1
Shopping 1
Our apartment is two blocks away from a big old market “Galvany.” It has been in use since the early 1800s and it is a glorious building. The ceilings are high with steel beams and stained-glass windows. There are stalls with fish, meat and produce. I still feel intimidated by the challenge of purchasing food, but each… Continue reading Shopping 1
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