Days 1-3

Ah! So many things have happened in so little time. Let me catch you up:
Day 1: (I don't count arrival day because I was a zombie anyway.) REAL day 1 of Barcelona, Kate and I explored by ourselves. We went shopping because GOOD NEWS: right now all of Barcelona has REBAJAS!!! Sales, sales, sales, sales... its like music to my ears. Also, there are 2 H&Ms and 2 Zaras on the same street. Perfecto. After a long, rainy adventure, we finally found a grocery store, where all the food had the same exact labels. So we had to decide what to buy just by looking at the pictures.
That night, we drank wine at a local (sketchy) brightly-lit bar full of old men, then went to Opium Mar!! where we partied til SIX IN THE MO'NIN (foreal this time, eggs benedict.)


Day 2: Orientation, barrio tour, OH and how could I forget. As many of you know, I have been on the prowl for the perfect boots for some time now. I am proud to announce: THE SEARCH HAS ENDED. I found.. the ones. They were sitting on a sale rack at El Corte Ingles. But don't be fooled by a mere reduced price, they immediately stood out among all the rest in all their glory. I saved almost 100 euro AND they fit like a glove. Whoever coined the phrase, "money cannot buy happiness," did not buy these boots.

Guy Laroche

That night, we started at Chupitos shot bar and went to a club I forget the name of (Rebilinos?) with a bunch of Americans. Yay for being able to speak English!

Today (day 3): We walked around La Rambla and went to a street market! There were lots of street performers and little tents selling flowers, plants, jewelry, leather goods, scarves, etc. Then we went to Port Vell. I went a little camera happy so here are some pictures from today's adventures!

building near Placa Universitat

view from Placa Catalunya

street market at La Rambla

Port Vell

I can't believe I live here! This really is the most beautiful city in the world.