The last couple days

Two days ago we walked the the El Borne area. This was one of our more favorite areas of the city which is geared towards tourists. It was much calmer than Las or the Ave of Gracia. We absolutely loved the sights which the area offered. We walked by the Picaso Museum, the Parks, Arc de Triumph (Barcelona versions), saw the many shops, and got aquatinted with the architecture.

Later in the evening we went out to listen to Jazz Music and met up with a new friend who lives here in Barcelona. He is originally from Argentina. We ate dinner at the place restaurant which had the Jazz Music. Before the night was over, he said he had to show us a bar which had a lot of history. There was a movie which Woody Allen filmed many years ago around the bar. It was located is a very interesting part of the city near where we were staying.... I could describe it in more detail but lets just say that we wouldn't venture there unless we were with someone so knew the turf. It was an experience.

Yesterday we checked out of our apartment and checked into the hotel. The hotel was a breath of fresh air, it is clean, chic, and in a nice area away from the busy tourist area of Las Ramblas (one can only handle so much busy noisy tourist area). Honestly this area which the holtel is has grown on us.

We did Crossfit in the morning with a serious hangover, needless to say it was a rough workout. The Reebok Barcelona Crossfit gym was very very nice.

Afterwards we had lunch with the family and it was great. Took an hour nap, played with the Luca Bobby's cousin's son, and went for a walk. The family showed us more of the city which opened our eyes to more beauty the city has to offer. This really is a charming city (we over using the word charming and quaint but we are lost for words).

Once our sunset night walk was over we went to a restaurant which had a Galicia theme (Galicia is where half of Bobby's Family is originally from - Grand Father). The food was amazing. Oh FYI per tradition we aways finish the meal with Orujo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orujo), it helps with digestion - so they say. Essentially it is a spirit made from grapes.

After dinner the family and extended family walked us to our hotel which we said goodbyes. It was a sad moment as we all grew to care for each other and enjoy one another's company.

Today Jean and I are spending our last day together to make the most of the daylight which Barça has to offer! This has been a memorable adventure, experience or journey.

Tomorrow at NYC we will provide perhaps our last update for our Blog on this adventure. We may update one more time after landing in Arizona to provided a link for more Photos with no commentary. That will be a week or so later.

Until next time.

Bobby and Jean armature world travelers