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Antonella's avatar

I haven't been to Barcino in 20 years. (did you take a photo with that sign? Corny, I know)

One thing I enjoyed were the fast food tortilla sandwiches for (gulp) €1 each! Yummy omelet on a thin, crispy baguette. How can you go wrong or do better? Do they still sell them, and if so, how much are they now?

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

No, in fact I didn't even see the sign! Nor did I see tortilla sandwiches. Lots of crepes and croquettes though!

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Matt Zamudio's avatar

Excellent per usual. I visited Barcelona once. Definitely didn’t love it like I love Italy, but it was nice to speak some Spanish, eat some tapas, and relax on a beach.

Your ending made me smile. Definitely Italy men are bello. Not to mention their fashion sense. I could take some pointers.

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

Thanks, Matt. Yes, I'm glad to have seen it, but I don't feel the need to come back. It's not like Italian cities with tons of museums filled with the art I love that require many repeat visits to see it all.

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Peg Goodenow's avatar

Love your musings !!

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Jan Peppler's avatar

I was in Barcelona for New Year's and Epiphany 1998 - before Sagrada Familia was finished. Really need to get back and see it again now that it IS!

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

Oh, no rush; it's far from finished. Another couple of years at least. There are 8 towers now and there will be 18 when they're done. I don't think the interior will change, though.

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Jan Peppler's avatar

Piano piano 😉

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Vian's avatar

...and the women of Barcelona?

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

According to my son, top shelf!

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Vian's avatar

Bucket list now!

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

Ha!

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Stacey Eskelin's avatar

Avoid mentioning the word “secession.” ;-)

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

Good point!

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felice data's avatar

been a long while since i was in barca. interesting changes seen through your written eyes. we have been investigating moving to spain; alicante/gandia area.

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Cheryl A. Ossola's avatar

Well, bear in mind they're first impressions. I'm having lunch with a friend who lives here; will be interesting to hear his thoughts.

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