Sights and Scenes from Barcelona

Despite some unexpected rain Elizabeth and I enjoyed multiple days of sightseeing and fun mini adventures around Barcelona...

Even though we only had 3 days to frolic in Barcelona we packed as much fun, adventure and food in as we possibly could. Barcelona, you treated us well and hopefully one day we shall return for more fun and delicious yum-yums.

Highlights of Barcelona:
- Finally reuniting with Elizabeth
- Decadent food
- Watching Spain win the Euro Cup while being in Spain
- Beautiful Gaudí buildings
- Secret castles
- Our wonderful host Jami (who creates gorgeous handmade jewelry) 
- Oh, and using my amazing Spanglish skills once again

La Boqueria Market

La Boqueria Market is a well known market along Las Ramblas, a famous shopping street in central Barcelona. The market is filled from wall to wall with delicious fruits, vegetables, juices, candies...pretty much whatever you could possibly want you can find at this market.

I love going to local/fresh markets, especially when I'm abroad--they always seem to be more robust then anything we have in Philly or in the US for that matter. Plus international food automatically more exciting ;)

Barcelona Comida

Being a port city on the Mediterranean, Barcelona has many influences from neighboring countries much of which can be seen in their delicious and unique food. Elizabeth and I enjoyed many delicious meals and desserts while frolicking around Barcelona, here are a few...

The fest from the first night in Barcelona...

Pimientos de Padron - Delicious green peppers that you can only seem to get in Spain

Potato wedges with tomato sauce & cheese

Fried Asparagus

Delicious pastry for a top of the castle snack

Toothpick food heaven: (1) Roasted Tomato, Fresh Motz and Red Peppers (2) Red Pepper stuffed with Tuna-fish (3) Salmon and Cheese...YUM!

Cheese Omelet, aka the most over priced breakfast you will ever eat...The Tourist Trap

Bó de B...heaven in a sandwich

Mouthwatering Goat Cheese and Pear Ravioli from Cheese Me

Last Barcelona meal at Milk

Omelet: Feta Cheese, Tomatoes, and Peppers with a side of yummy potatoes and hot sauce (of course)

The food in Barcelona was so "foodie" and delicious, we could have stayed extra time just to keep trying new food! 

Gaudí & Barcelona

Barcelona has gorgeous architecture, much of which is heavy influenced by the famous Spanish artists Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí's unique style is very playful/whimsical while being incredibly detailed at the same time. Elizabeth and I saw many of his works throughout the city but were able to visit both the Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia Church.

I have always loved mosaic art, but the Park Güell brings it to a whole different level. If only I could have brought of piece of it home with me! 

Even though I'm not the least bit religious, I must say this church is both gorgeous and amazing. The detailed design of this unfinished building is absolutely remarkable. I can't even begin to imagine what it will look like once it is complete.