Last day/night in Barcelona. We didn't intend to however, we made the absolute most of it. Today was to be Gaudi day. We planned on checking out Parc Guell as well as walking back in such away to check out Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. We also had hopes of getting to Boqueria market. Since it was closed they day before we decided to go again today (there was some serious Foodie shopping to be done!)
In any case, Parc Guell is a haul! We decided to go up the big hill way and it took some serious time. The place is pretty but I didn't think it was all that. I am glad I saw it however don't feel like I would have missed much had I not seen it (knowing what I know now)
On the way back, we walked down Passeig de Gracia. We tried to grab cafe con leche at one of the cafe's there but it was busy and service sucked so we just sat there, watched some people and kept walking. We saw the La Pedrera as well.
We didn't go into any of the Gaudi buildings. They have tours and you can go inside and check them out. Neither one of us were interested in this, so we passed.
Eventually making back to the Boqueria area we find out, much to our dismay, that Boqueria is partially closed on Monday as well! What the hek. I am so glad we saw what we saw on Saturday! Unfortunately, no foodie shopping to be done! We walked around looking for place to eat. Wound up in El Ravel area. Decent (east of Las Ramblas) and finally got a chance to check out the El Menu del Dia. This concept is fantastic. For a very reasonable price, area restaurants offer a 3 course meal and usually include a wine/beverage for an incredibly reasonable price. We tried to do this over the weekend but its mostly offered during the weekday. We ate at a place called Carmelitas. One of the options on the Menu del Dia was actually vegetarian! Ok, so we were somewhat happier (even though we really wanted to shop at Boqueria and then head over and have a picnic somewhere - we like picnics!)
We decided to check out Olympic Village after lunch. The 5-day transit pass truly was abused today. We checked out the park. Pretty viewing but not much going on. From the Park, we hopped on a bus and headed further up the Montjuic and wound up at the Castle. This was cool. I actually think Montjuic is so much cooler then Parc Guell.
We basically trekked from one side of the city to the other in the same day. The views were cool and the day was gorgeous. All and all, a very pleasant day. You would think we were done by now... last night and all (and super early flight in the morning) oh no... we headed back to the hotel.
Got ready for dinner. Did a repeat at Rosa Negra (our favorite Mexican place:) had some seriously good mojitos and headed to the Palau de Music for a concert. Wonderful end to a fabulous weekend in Barcelona. Night over. Time for bed. Btw, I am still sick and the plastic Netti pot wanna-be, only made it worse :( The flight back was hell (and the Iberian air hostess' were on strike to beat)
In any case, Parc Guell is a haul! We decided to go up the big hill way and it took some serious time. The place is pretty but I didn't think it was all that. I am glad I saw it however don't feel like I would have missed much had I not seen it (knowing what I know now)
On the way back, we walked down Passeig de Gracia. We tried to grab cafe con leche at one of the cafe's there but it was busy and service sucked so we just sat there, watched some people and kept walking. We saw the La Pedrera as well.We didn't go into any of the Gaudi buildings. They have tours and you can go inside and check them out. Neither one of us were interested in this, so we passed.
Eventually making back to the Boqueria area we find out, much to our dismay, that Boqueria is partially closed on Monday as well! What the hek. I am so glad we saw what we saw on Saturday! Unfortunately, no foodie shopping to be done! We walked around looking for place to eat. Wound up in El Ravel area. Decent (east of Las Ramblas) and finally got a chance to check out the El Menu del Dia. This concept is fantastic. For a very reasonable price, area restaurants offer a 3 course meal and usually include a wine/beverage for an incredibly reasonable price. We tried to do this over the weekend but its mostly offered during the weekday. We ate at a place called Carmelitas. One of the options on the Menu del Dia was actually vegetarian! Ok, so we were somewhat happier (even though we really wanted to shop at Boqueria and then head over and have a picnic somewhere - we like picnics!)
We decided to check out Olympic Village after lunch. The 5-day transit pass truly was abused today. We checked out the park. Pretty viewing but not much going on. From the Park, we hopped on a bus and headed further up the Montjuic and wound up at the Castle. This was cool. I actually think Montjuic is so much cooler then Parc Guell.
We basically trekked from one side of the city to the other in the same day. The views were cool and the day was gorgeous. All and all, a very pleasant day. You would think we were done by now... last night and all (and super early flight in the morning) oh no... we headed back to the hotel.
