We had an interesting night out with some Canadians from our hostel and our new friend "Sven." We hit up some Americanized bars, which were fun but not very authentic. We were wandering back to the hostel from the harbor, in a fog, and stumbled upon an impromptu jam/dance session and sang Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" with some locals and people from all walks of life. Very cool, it made the excursion well worth it! Bob Marley is really popular here...its always playing in hostel, repeat even. Today we got up and explored the Gothic Quarter, which has been our favorite part of the city. Our Polish friend, Sven came along with us. He lives in England, talks EXACTLY like Borat, and is never short of words. He is hilarious and tons of fun! The baroque architecture was
amazing, each building, large or small is very unique and detailed. Stone alleys branch off the main streets and wind into dark passageways lined with cafes, shops, and homes. Laundry hangs from every balcony and friendly dogs wander about. We passed by the Catedral de Barcelona and made it to Picasso Museum, which was mind-blowing at the very least. The collections starts with his childhood portraits and sketches and then each room features a different collection during different times of his life. I often forget that he lived for almost a century, so it chronicles the progression of the artistic and avant-garde influences from late 18oos up until his death in the early 1970s. It was very interesting, I could go back everyday for a week and not be bored. We stopped and had an amazing Foccacia sandwhich, and then napped for a few hours. We are still really tired and jet lagged, but we caught up on much needed sleep. Tonight, Toti led us to the "Magic, Fantastic Montjuic Fountain." It was a fountain/light/music show that illuminates and inspires the steps leading up the mountain to the massive Catalan Art Museum. We stopped at a market on the way back and bought wine and
food to cook at our hostel, saving that money!! We are getting up early and getting ont he train to Nice, and hopefully a night train to Corsica, we have a place to stay there, just need to actually get there. I think it will happen, everything has fallen into place very nicely so far! We may not have Web access there, so we will catch up soon. Love!
We had an interesting night out with some Canadians from our hostel and our new friend "Sven." We hit up some Americanized bars, which were fun but not very authentic. We were wandering back to the hostel from the harbor, in a fog, and stumbled upon an impromptu jam/dance session and sang Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" with some locals and people from all walks of life. Very cool, it made the excursion well worth it! Bob Marley is really popular here...its always playing in hostel, repeat even. Today we got up and explored the Gothic Quarter, which has been our favorite part of the city. Our Polish friend, Sven came along with us. He lives in England, talks EXACTLY like Borat, and is never short of words. He is hilarious and tons of fun! The baroque architecture was 
amazing, each building, large or small is very unique and detailed. Stone alleys branch off the main streets and wind into dark passageways lined with cafes, shops, and homes. Laundry hangs from every balcony and friendly dogs wander about. We passed by the Catedral de Barcelona and made it to Picasso Museum, which was mind-blowing at the very least. The collections starts with his childhood portraits and sketches and then each room features a different collection during different times of his life. I often forget that he lived for almost a century, so it chronicles the progression of the artistic and avant-garde influences from late 18oos up until his death in the early 1970s. It was very interesting, I could go back everyday for a week and not be bored. We stopped and had an amazing Foccacia sandwhich, and then napped for a few hours. We are still really tired and jet lagged, but we caught up on much needed sleep. Tonight, Toti led us to the "Magic, Fantastic Montjuic Fountain." It was a fountain/light/music show that illuminates and inspires the steps leading up the mountain to the massive Catalan Art Museum. We stopped at a market on the way back and bought wine and 
food to cook at our hostel, saving that money!! We are getting up early and getting ont he train to Nice, and hopefully a night train to Corsica, we have a place to stay there, just need to actually get there. I think it will happen, everything has fallen into place very nicely so far! We may not have Web access there, so we will catch up soon. Love!
Sounds like ya'll are having fun... keep it up! Kina and Orion are having fun in the tall grass... it's up to my waist in the back yard now. Orion looks like pepe le pew bounding through it chasing the ball. Love, Kent
ReplyDeletegood stories so far! i'm not surprised you already found that bob marley is a staple in the backpacker culture. have a blast--i'm living vicariously through your adventures, therefore, have a nice glass of red for me.
ReplyDeleteElaine and Ruthie,
ReplyDeleteYou are wondeful writers I feel like I am on the second chapter of a novel and can not wait to continue thank you for using so much detail so I can picture how it must be...sounds wonderful on a very random side note, spoke with Karl Hudson the other day I sent him a copy of your itnerary maybe you will have a run in. I love you guys!