3 Days & Nights In Barcelona, Spain
 | I just got back from the first overseas trip I have taken in 10+ years. One backpack and personal bag with 3 cameras and 5 lenses. The full trip was 15 nights, but this post is just focusing on my frist stop, Barcelona. I arrived in Barcelona in the afternoon of May 2nd after a 12 hour flight. Hopped on the metro, and got off somewhere in Sant Antoni and walked to my hotel Room Mate Carla in Eixample and continued to walk the entire time, until I got on my train to Valencia. I really enjoyed the hotel, the beds were comfortable, staff were friendly, and the location perfect. When I travel, I tend to spend most of my time just getting lost in neighborhoods, pulled in by narrow alleys and warmly lit squares. I still managed to see Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, both must see. The inside of Sagrada Familia truly blew me away and like so many other epic experiences, pictures just can't do it justice. 3 days and nights was not enough for me. I think 4 night minimum if you like taking your time and exploring like I do. Especially with how much I enjoy exploring neighborhoods, and found I spent a lot of time getting lost throughout the Gothic Quarter and El Born and wanted more time for just sitting at cafes, restaurants, parks, and squares and soaking it in. The number one thing I wish I would have done is see a concert at Palau de la Música. I felt safe, even at night because so many other people were out and about. Treat it like any big city and you should be fine. I can see why the locals can get so frustrated with the tourists, especially the large groups. With that said, everyone was friendly after I put a bit of effort in using the little Spanish I know (minus one waiter). Photos: [link] [comments] |
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