We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at the hotel including quince jelly, jambon, and more pastries. A quick taxi ride took us to Park Guell. We hiked to the top and admired the views, then spiraled around to the main building area. While interesting and beautiful, we both agreed it was not the style we would want for our own home. But it made for beautiful photos.
With the city downhill, we decided to explore the city by walking back to the hotel and beyond. I found a yarn shop and bought some yarn for socks! I liked a French skein but it’s a brand available in Colorado, and I’m not in France, so I chose a more unique skein from Katia. We needed to rest and met that with some light snacks and an outdoor table. Fortified, we continued on to La Rambla. She helped me pick out a sweater and kerchief from a European chain store “Mango.” We bought chocolates at the shop we sampled last night.
We shopped away the plan to siesta. So we had to speedwalk back to the hotel for a 20 min break and to unload our treasures, then speed walk to Sagrada Familia. We made it perfectly on time – both for the ticket entry window and the afternoon glow through the windows.
Stefani wanted paella before we left, so I looked up a well reviewed restaurant not far from the cathedral. We also ate tomato bread, peppers prepared similar to blistered shishitos, fried artichoke, and chicken paella. Another delectable dinner! It was only 8:30, early for Barcelona citizens, but we chose to walk back to the hotel to rest and prepare for the return trip tomorrow morning. It was a great day!
You hit La Sagrada FAmilia at the right time. The light is amazing. And all the food looks so good!