After about 11 hours of sleep last night, today seemed a lot more promising. I started it off with a banana from the little grocery shop across the street and immediately went back to the harbor. This time I was in a prettier area but still no sand. I did, however, see a ship that I'm pretty certain is the Black Pearl.
Next I wandered up Las Ramblas, dodging tourists and drinking fresh squeezed mango/coconut juice. I got lost (on purpose this time) in the twisty, old streets of Barri Gotic. Then I accidentally went clothes shopping. I didn't mean to, I swear. European clothes are kind of my vice. At least it's a pretty vice.
I took the train back to the hostel for a break and to plan the rest of my Barcelona time. I also tried to work on my budget. Ew.
Then I went to Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's most famous work, a cathedral still under construction. It looks like a sand castle and is really intricate and beautiful. Gaudi seems to have been quite into curves and swirls and the inside was a writhing mess of awesomeness. Probably my favorite cathedral I've been to.
Afterwards I wandered up the street in search of food. I ended up eating the second half of my sandwich from lunch and buying lemon cinnamon gelato (absolutely outstanding) while watching a movie being filmed down the street. Probably should have eaten something a bit more substantial since I'm shaking now but that gelato was worth it.
Now I'm in the hostel, resting my very weary legs (and feet and back and ... well I could just go on), and listening to people talking in at least three different languages in the internet room. I'm ready to go back to my room but the Indian guy with the pick up lines has now moved into my room and I'm trying to avoid him. May brave it anyway. Sleep beckons!! Hasta luego!
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