Barcelona Day 2

We started the day by going to the famous Barcelona's market La Boqueria. I didn't really care about going to a market but my boyfriend insisted in having breakfast here. It was close to our hotel and we went. Just like I expected, there was no breakfast! It was a market with fruits, meats, and the only thing worth looking at was all of the legs of Jamon serrano and Jamon Iberico hanging. The rest was just a huge farmers market. At least it was not stinky as the ones in Latin American. Maybe it would be interesting if you live in a very industrial city and have never seen a local market. Besides that just skip it. 

La Boqueria

60 Euros x Kilo!!

Las Ramblas

After our first stop, we walked north of las ramblas towards Casa Batlo. We didn't have much time to tour the house. We just took some pictures outside. We walked a few more blocks towards La Pedreda. We decided to go in to the famous Gaudi building. My favorite part was the roof and the chimneys. This is the craziest apartment building that you would ever see. I was surprised that this was built in the beginning of the 20th Century and it was so modern.

We had lunch at a little cafe by La Pedrera. The food was not great but we just wanted to keep going. We went to La Sagrada Familia. The church has been under construction forever and it will be for until 2026. We just took pictures from outside but the cranes were blocking the front of the church.

Casa Batlo

Casa Batlo

La Pedrera

La Pedrera

Waiting in line...

There is a museum inside. The audio tour is worth the extra Euros.

Chimneys

My favorite Chimney at la Pedrera

No men = women???? I still don't understand this sign

The lobby at La Pedrera

I want a vespa!!!! 

La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia

After looking at La Sagrada Familia for a while, we took the subway to La Barceloneta to walk towards the beach. This is the closest stop for the beach and it was about a 10 minute walk to the water. We stopped by a convenience store and bought some cheese, baguettes, and jamon serrano to have a little picnic. It was cold and windy but I was so happy to be looking at the Mediterranean that I forgot about the cold. I didn't go into the water. I am not that brave but some kids were jumping into the water. They were fine getting in but I am sure they are not from tropical weather. 

The beach @ Barcelona

The W hotel in the back

The Mediterranean

Taking a break

We walked towards Cristobal Colon and then walked towards El Barrio Gotico. This was my favorite area in Barcelona. When I get back, I will look for a hotel here. We went to see the Barcelona Cathedral and walked by many cool shops. We got some gummies at a store called happy pills. They had a very cool concept with the packing. We didn't really want to eat gummies but the store was very appealing. We totally fell for the good marketing. I saw a H&M store and got some shopping done. I call it power shopping to keep going. I am a very quick shopper I hate to spend hours shopping. I know what I like, what I want, and what fits me. We don't have H&M in Tampa so I always buy something when I travel to a City with one.

Cristobal Colon

Barrio Gotico

Cathedral

a cool gummy store in Barcelona

H&M

After our long day we went out for dinner to a restaurant near the Hotel. We had some Rioja and I had to have churros con chocolate for dessert. It was just delicious!!! This is a typical dessert in Spain! When we got to the hotel my friend asked us if we wanted to go to a bar. We were so tired that we couldn't go out again. I wish I had but we really wanted to wake up early to make the most out of our last half day in Barcelona. I've always heard that the nightlife in Barcelona is one of the best in the world. I will definitely stay longer the next time and I am sure that I will return to this fabulous City.

Churros con Chocolate

My bottle of Rioja

Tapas