Oh my Guadí!

Today was my first full day in my favorite foreign country, mi querida España. I got to sleep in until almost 11:00, which I haven't done since last summer! I went exploring and sight-seeing with Eric and Cathy (a couple from New York) and Alex (aka Alexander Supertramp from Canada). The majority of our visits ended up being to Antoni Gaudí's architecture around the city. Here are some photos of our journey:

My lemon tattoo is a homage to Spain. I'm so happy to be back!

Alexander Supertramp and Eric guided us through the concrete jungle.

Churros being made in the street. There was a big exposition for Modernism architecture that covered about three blocks. There were booths showing off the architecture from cities surrounding Barcelona, but my favorite part was all the food vendors! We got to have lots of free samples (such a blessing) and also bought some chocolate-covered churros.

How much more perfect could this day be? I walked around a market in Barcelona eating free food and drinking a glass of Rioja that only cost me 1 Euro.

Thumbs up for the fact that we could see the Sagrada Familia from the cafe where we ate lunch.

This was my third visit to Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. I went in 2007, 2009, and now in 2011. It's really interesting to see the progress each time.


In front of one of Gaudi's buildings with my café con leche. Have you noticed that food/beverages are my favorite ways to experience a place...?

Cacti covered the mountainside on our walk up to Park Guell. Unfortunately, lots of people think it's a good idea to carve their names into them.

Me, Eric, and Cathy enjoying the view of the city and the sea from Park Guell, another creation of Antoni Gaudi.

Now I'm back chillin' in the common room at the hostel. I'm going out to experience the Barcelona nightlife tonight with my crew from today and another girl, Julia, who just arrived to Yellow Nest today. Peace!