Ar Barcelona Marbella

... people, and when they started making their really big towers, we were smack dab in the middle of two of the groups. I could have reached out both arms (hypothetically) and touched the bases of both towers. It was INSANE. So what they do is they make a base, which more people climb up, and more and more until a little kid (we're talking like 5) climbs up about 3 stories and "makes the wing" or signals, which is when you're allowed to clap. Definitely saw one of the kids fall from the ...

... I look over and realize that the former Spanish Coach Luis Aragonez that led the Spaniards to the Euro 2008 Cup and first in 44 years., but recently stepped down.  He coached the Spaniards back in 1964 to 1972 and has also been coach of Real Madrid for various times during his career.  I start conversation with him, but he only speaks Spanish.  I try to shift gears and talk Spanish, but my Spanish is poor and people from Spain have a different accent that I do not recognize ...

We get to Girona and hop on the bus to Barcelona. Not much to report here. We get to the city and get lost right away looking for our hostel. This nice man comes up to us and says "Where you wanna go?" He points us in the right direction and we find the place. It's kind of far away, but for 10 euro a night what can you expect. It is pretty much a **** place. The people are nice and everything, but it's obvious it's a cheap place. Our 20 bed room is massive and there's a ...

... slice of English escape =P After a very late lunch (well, at least for me, not everybody else!), we walked along the shore of the Mediterranean which has a promenade full of restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Back at the apartment, everybody tried to help me figure out how to get around with the metro (subway) and which stations to use, etc. Another comical lively interaction ensued! I have a feeling that I'll need to get used to ...

... on a boat since we have gotten to Spain. It was a glass bottom boat tour and as we sat near the glass bottom about 15 senior citizens, in a great and happy mood sit with us. They were having a great time and the older men wouldnt sit down even after the worker told them too. They would just keep getting up. Eventually he stopped caring. On our way back to Llevat de Mar (the place in Costa Brava we were at ) I had my hand sat on! I was leaning out the door from ...

... about the man in the camo skirt) were worth the long journey to one of the highest points in the city. We took a bus back to the hostel, ate our lunches from the market, and relaxed in the room. This was interrupted by a two parades that went down our street as we watched from the balcony. Amazing city. Today we plan on taking a guided tour of the Gothic sites in the city and we fly into Athens later tonight. Adios.

... friendly. Best bit is you can throw whatever comes to hand (Tomatoes, thongs, shirts, girlfriends) at whoever takes your fancy (Girlfriend, locals, strangers). Best bit: I got onto a tomato truck! Wohooo! Worst bit : Spewing everywhere multiple times from a wee dose of food poisoning (No, not overconsumption of alcohol, more likely overconsumption of seafood tapas - I'm all growed up now and can tell the difference ...

... say "Muchas Gracias", those in Northern Spain say "Muchas, GraTHias." At first I just thought I was speaking to people of a more liberal persuassion, but as this speech impediment was heard from everyone, I had to ask about it. So it seems that in "proper" Spanish, the "C" (that we would pronounce as an S) and "Z" are supposed to be pronounced "Th". Those Southern Spaniards, and South Americans just simply say it wrong. I have another theory... A while back ...

... time shooting lots of details :0) Above: The roof of Gaudi's Casa Batllo Below: A window in Casa Batllo Casa Amatller (above) and Casa Lleo ...

... a bit here. Seems like a good place to meet up with people. I heard that its snowing back home in Canada. I love to talk to people who have never seen snow before. I asked one guy what he would do if he was suddenly knee deep in a huge field of the fine white powder. His eyes lit up and with huge grin, he bubbled 'I would make the biggest snowman ever!!' Well, no snowmen to report in Spain at the moment. Just warm weather and warm people with big smiles.