Asterisca Barcelona
C/ Balmes 16, Principal - Primera Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain and Canary Islands
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Off To Spain
... airport because the hotel was adequate in size, but the other two bags would have left little space for us. We got settled in around 3:00pm and decided it would be great to get something to eat.
The hotel recommended Elizabeths which is also listed in Rick Steves'. So down the narrow alley way we went about a block. The food was considered local and the place was full. ...
Ukelele
Back in civilization, I went to Donnie´s house to get my backpack and take a much-needed shower. I spent the afternoon learning the basics of how to play a ukelele from his friend Les, who was also crashing there. I´m really bad at it, but have a new goal- I am determined to learn how to play the ukelele! Nothing will stand in my way! Except, of ...
A Fabulous City
Bustling Barcelona We have had a fabulous day today, the Barcelona card gives unlimited travel on the bus and metro and we made good use of it. The subway here is sensational, never had to wait more than 2 minutes for a train and while we were warned by locals several times re pickpockets etc we never had any trouble. The Sagrada Familia cathedral here is mind boggling. On the outside from distance it looks messy and ...
Spanish Castle Magic
... slurring English accent declaring that they’ve lost their beer, followed immediately by another English accent declaring that they couldn’t take this person anywhere. Some situations cross all language barriers.
Our third day was very regimented, so as to see as much of the sites as possible. Once again loaded up on the inclusive breakfast. This day could be termed “Gaudi Day” as most of our plans revolved around visiting the works of the architect, ...
Barcelona Day 3
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Day number 3 was another long and eventful day. Jet lag finally caught up to me so I wore up at noon. However, this is how the Spaniards live life... they siesta all day long so c'est la vie.
The day started off with a walk through Placa de Catalunya, which is a bustling square in the center of the city which connects to La Rambla. Unfortunately I misplaced my T-10 metro pass so I ended up walking through the city by foot which turned out to be a ...



