Hola from Barcelona!
I've thoroughly enjoyed my 3+ days here and am honestly a little sad we have to leave tomorrow afternoon. BUT Italy is the next stop on the trip, and since I LOVE pasta (that's probably an understatement) I don't think I'll be disappointed.
Site Highlights:
Park Güell
This beautiful park offered gorgeous views of the city center and the sea. It's situated on a hill which made for a fun walk, but the famous "cheetah girl" benches were worth it. We also enjoyed some Gaudí architecture, which was a warmup for Sagrada Familia!
Sagrada Famillia
One of our favorite sites in Barcelona! Literally one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. We bought our tickets in advance, and took an official English tour, which were both helpful hints given to us. Some fun facts about the church: 1. They hope to complete it by 2026, to honor the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death. 2. When completed, it will be the tallest building in Barcelona (170 meters). 3. The interior of the church is supposed to remind one of a forest, and a "tree of life" is featured on the front, top of the building. The pics don't do the building justice...
Our first peek at the church
Montjuic Park
Probably the most underrated place we went in Barcelona, we loved the views and the fountain. While the fountain is probably more beautiful in the evening, when it is lit up, our schedule didn't allow for us to be in Barcelona on a night in would be illuminated. Maybe next time? Also in the park is the Olympic park from the 1992 Olympics. The stadium was much smaller than I thought it would be, but it was fun to see a little piece of history.
No post is complete without a comment on the local cuisine! Barcelona is famous for its meat, tapas, paella, and café con leche. Luckily we were able to enjoy an abundance of items/places. Below are some of my favorites:
Bo de B (rec by Lily/Emily's Spanish teacher): Sandwiches
El Antril: Tapas
Brunch & Cake (rec by Olga): Brunch
Mercat La Boqueria (rec by Hannah):
The weather has been a little chilly and not sunny so I'm ready for both heat and sunshine. Barcelona was incredible and I'm pumped to continue the adventure! Hopefully I'll be back sometime in the near future! Enjoy a taste of my adventure and I'll hopefully write again after the next city.
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