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Barcelona

FOURTH day of backpacking across Europe with "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS"  [13+]

It is EARLY and I mean EARLY for breakfast, but I am having a continental breakfast, which I love: scrambled eggs on toast and strong, strong coffee for me please. I take a few sandwiches in a doggy bag with me since I have to keep an eye on my blood sugar level.

At 7 am, we are set for the train ride to Barcelona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maTDgNPAgvM

In less than 3 hours we are in Barcelona, I dozed off at the train but managed to chat with a few in our group. I love traveling by train, it makes me philosophical:

Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine, to them, alas! we return. E. M. Forster

Barcelona by bus. I love it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NmaPuZiJM

The weather is beautiful. I hop off the bus at stop 12 to go to the Fundació Joan Miró, where I marvel at Miro’s paintings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaayenk9meY

Stop 14. Miramar-Jardins Costa i Llobera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feGAzoTiDLI Since it is another hot and humid day I go walking in this beautiful garden. I love cactus. And the shade.

I combine my bus routes and stop also at Park Güell to visit the Antoni Gaudi House. I HAVE to visit since I make mosaic art myself sometimes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2hAF928NE

At the Picasso museum, I am interested in his famous works but I get more than I bargained for. A beautiful tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFJ4YfHzZ2U

In the late afternoon a Spanish buffet while we watch Flamenco Dance. I am starved so I eat Coctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail) and Mariscada Spain, Shellfish Casserole in red sauce with rice and a salad. Yummy!

At night, Lynn has signed us up for Flamenco class. Focus on the heals, listen to the rhythm, one two three four and a little bit faster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW1Bcy5khiw I am in the class with Winnie and SandraLynn Team Florent! . There is a lot of giggling and feelings of inadequacy while we try to do the steps properly. I have absolutely no rhythm so after half an hour I watch the others. They are doing okay.

The accomodation this time is a bit more luxurious so I am going to enjoy the Grand Marina hotel and its beautiful view. Good night to ya all!

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Day TWELVE "Give It 100!"