Barcelona 2/21-3/4/2023

 3 adventures today! Walked through the Garcia district: more locals than tourists. Quaint shops. Next: Paella cooking lessons. Appetizers wine, seafood paella & meat paella, fruit & coffee. City bus to Mercat de la Boqueria- an awesome food market! Fresh fish, meats, sweets, fresh, fresh!  I bought saffron. Lastly (unofficial #4) ‘ran’ to store’s 9th floor to catch last 30 seconds of sunset!

 Morning: Metro subway to Flea Market! 3 levels, from appliances, fabrics, imports & antiques! Next a train 45 minutes north to a quaint town of Girona!  I walked 16,600 steps today! Special thanks to Leslie for navigating us. Living in Europe, over 14 months now, she has the transport system mastered!!

Park Guell:  Gaudi’s art is everywhere! So much mosaic! We rode hop on bus there; city bus back. We noticed at buildings corners, they are rounded, not a sharp corner!  Mopeds, scooters, bikes, cars, taxis, buses everywhere. Narrow streets; many cars have side scrapes. Went to Gothic District tonight; enjoyed cocktails in a little bar.  I walked 18,539 steps today!

 Met up with Leslie. Our Air B’n’B apartment is great & in a fun part of town. We spent the afternoon on the ‘hop on, hop off’ bus. Now to make an itinerary for the next 9 days. We drove past Gaudi’s creation, Sagrada Familia (pic). It’s been under construction for 135 years!  Lots more to explore! We’ve just begun!!

 10 days packed into my carry-on suitcase & tote! (I’m bringing some of Leslie’s summer clothes to her!) Spain is 6 hours ahead of us. I arrive Wednesday, 10am. Bon Voyage!

 Hi everyone! I'm starting to pack!  The BIG QUESTION IS..........will everything I need for 10 days, in Spain, fit in a carry on suitcase & tote????   THE ANSWER............Tuesday, when I leave!