Las Ramblas is the center strip. Hectic and crazy amongst some amazing spanish architecture, this culture thrives. The hustle and bustle of the touristy/ritzy las ramblas avenue is impressive. Just seeing the people and the tapas, bars, nightclubs and culture of spain is incredible.
I still cannot believe I'm here. Exposure to the culutre is simply magnificent. People in Spain are slower, a bit more present and relaxed that much of New York. Barcelona is a romantic town with amazing classical architecture everywhere, just an air of a grandiose giant of a culutre is imminent here.
The amount of tourism in the city is quite evident. Whilst walking down las ramblas - it was clear that we were not the only tourists. Beware of the scammers and pickpockets tho, they are everywhere - quite easy to spot - most of them are straight moroccan. Darker skined than the native spainish culture.
The two cultures learn to coexist - however, the Moroccan culture seems to be a bit frowned upon for their illegial immigration and extortion of tourists. They as a culture seem to be quite rich in sentiments to offer the melting pot of cultures that congregate in Barcelona, however it seems a bit more forced now than it is welcomed.
Finding more crazy tapas and great food everywhere. Had pallea today with tortalini for lunch and for dinner had muscles, tomato bread with olives, half decent calamari and patatas bravas (potatoes in hotsauce) which was the best I've had so far. Trying to tone it down a bit because I am running through Euros a bit quick lately. Tomorrow is strictly sightseeing and pictures.
Off of las ramblas there is a side street that runs slightly diagonal but almost parallel to las ramblas. The place is called cardinal casanas I beleive. On that street there is a wonderful place called Juicy Jones that has some of the freshest juice ever. Its fantastic - went back there a second time when we went to las ramblas tonight, got a quick orange juice (amazing) and headed for dinner.
Caught this amazing gelato store on the way in to juicy jones - all of it look like so fluffy whipped and fresh ice cream so we had to try it. I went with a hostel mate, a guy named Robin from Canada, who lives in England, that I've been chillen with for the last day or so. I had the dulce de leche - I figured I'm in Spain - why not - and it was sensational!
After that we headed into Placa Real - I wanted to go to le quizine nits - and I was talked out of it by Robin - for a cheaper spot. So we went next door - but I am determined to eat there since lets go highly recommended it. Maybe day after tomorrow before I head out or something.
Considering surfing in Barcelona a bit next week for the last few days - after I have seen and experienced everything - then I beleive I will head out for Madrid or Holland - leaning towards Holland - so I can drop some stuff off, lighten my load, setup my finances properly and finally design a nice eurail plan and a nice lightish backpack - right now its at about 48-50lbs in stuff - need to be 40ish to fly ryan air. I will need to work that out before I leave - maybe wear my boots and layer out.
Its been fun so far - anyone want anything from Spain - let me know - architecture is fantastically beautiful and its just been a blast of a city. Went in early tonight, have had a few already late nights on the town. I'd like to tone it down a bit. Spain is fun!
In a three bed dorm room - by myself tonight - its a suite with a bathroom - have a single tomorrow - then I head out to another hostel or a free couch!
Lots'a Light,
T
Ps. Also hittin the market tomorrow - apparently really fresh and cool - fixin to make some great food - sometimes my kitchen has the best money can buy no matter where I am!
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