Well after the nightmare of getting to Barcelona (i.e. delayed, diverted and missed flights, lost luggage etc) we had a great couple of days. We stayed at a cute little bed & breakfast in the old town called Casa del Born. Pablo and Anna spoke great English and gave us all the info of what to see or avoid. It was like visiting relative. I would highly recommend staying with them if you ever go to Barcelona. We loved the food and the people were very nice. We never felt scared or fearful.
In Barcelona the work day starts at 9 and EVERYONE takes a "siesta" between 1-4 even the school kids. If Anna had not told us this we would had thought something special was going on because EVERYONE comes out of their offices at the same time and it looks like some parade or something. Anyway they then go back to work until 9 or 10 p.m. So people are eating and shopping until 1 pr two in the morning. The place is constantly alive. There are so many places to eat that there are no lines or waiting. They have daily menus "menu dia" which consists of 3 courses for average of 12 euros. All day and night they have tapas (very small dishes) to snack on. It was really fantastic. The food was excellent.
The architecture of course is marvelous. Most the buildings are ancient and have such character. Lots of building by Gaudi some famous architect who had an interesting sense of style. I saw no single family homes. All apartments. The wonderful buildings are made with tall windows that open to the air and light and most have little patios. Much character. The city has main streets that surround little squares I guess you might call them that have walking only streets so you can walk all around the shops etc with no cars. Its great. Old world style.
WhAt i found amazing was how clean it was foe how many people live there and are up all night. Virtually no trash. Lots of graffiti but only on the metal delivery doors but never on the old ancient stone building.
Here are a few pictures to enjoy. Couldn't up load too many.
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