Barcelona

It has been amazing in Barcelona so far.  We have some of the best Couch Surfing hosts out there, getting the best treatment and definitely feeling like a local.  We got in early afternoon after flying British Airways from London.  Tricky figuring out the subway system, but then we were there, staying right in the city centre with a main park out the balcony.  We went on a walk all over town, down by the beach, before going to one of the original tapas bars in town.  The refrigerators are old wooden boxes, there is an open kitchen with 4 people working it and the food was amazing.  Fresh fish, octopus, calamari, fried potatoes and more.  Lots more exploring afterwards.  This city is amazing!  So much going on.

Day two was exploring Gaudi and what else the city had to offer.  Ana and her friend Celia drove us all over the city, with panoramic views from every direction.  Pretty much saw everything there is to see.  We had a front row parking spot for the huge cathedral, which of course, is still under construction.  Such a long line to get in, and a pricey entrance fee, so we skipped that and walked around enjoying the view.  The older part of the cathedral is definitely the best.

Up in the mountains, the views were incredible, overlooking everything.  They say this is the best city with the metropolitan area, the beach, the close mountains, and nearby larger mountains to go skiing in.  I definitely agree.

We saw several other Gaudi buildings in the city, as well as his park up on a hill overlooking the city.  Parc Guell was my favorite spot of the day.  So eclectic up there, making you want to just walk all over exploring the park and enjoying it for hours.  Super cool atmosphere up there.

Our hosts took us to one of the best places in town (Michelin mentioned this place) for an amazing lunch, and later on got some local horchata and churros.  Always trying good food from local recommendations.  Tis the life!

Ana and I at Gaudi's Sagrada Familia

In Gaudi's amazing park, Parc Guell

Gaudi's Casa Batilo!

Gaudi, the architect of Barcelona

Up at the castle in Montjuic

Parc Guell