We had good luck on our return trip: made all our connections, breezed through customs and even arrived a few minutes early in Asheville. Still, the long day with three connections and the normal stresses of travel were enough to wear us out. I think that all Lorena’s planning really paid off. We had enough… Continue reading Home Again, Home Again: Reflections on Our Month in Barcelona
Tag: Barcelona
Parks 2
Barcelona’s parks continue to attract us with their quiet spaces, city views, statuary, flora and fauna. There are always birds and dogs, and the Mediterranean plants are largely different and diverse. Even the small parks often have dog parks and children’s play area. The building below is a youth center.
Food 2
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
Street Scenes 2
Here are more shots from various Barcelona neighborhoods of architecture, art and street scenes observed while walking about.
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
Daily Living
Tracking the Everyday We are taking a new approach to the blog this year. Rather than try to post daily chronologically, we’re going to mix it up with some themes. We’ll revert to some daily records as our experiences demand, but for now, we’ll start grouping posts into different categories: meals, walking about, shopping, city… Continue reading Daily Living
Staying in Gràcia
Barcelona 2020 In our past visits to Barcelona we’ve stayed in the Eixample district of the city, but we have always been drawn to Gràcia, the area beyond Ave. Diagonal. Gràcia’s smaller buildings, narrow alleyways, numerous plaças and limited tourists give it a distinctive feel. Even though it is deeply urban, the pace seems just… Continue reading Staying in Gràcia
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