Day Eleven: Barcelona

I'm sad that this is our last day in Spain. Although I'm getting tuckered out, I'm still not quite ready to go back to the real world.

We had a few things to do left on our list, so we woke up early and got them done. First we headed out to the Sagrada Familia. Now I understand why it's taken so long to complete. It's huge and incredibly intricate. It'll be amazing when all the windows have their stained glass in.

After that we crossed the street for our last churros con chocolate. Barcelona, or at least this place, does it different. Instead of hot chocolate we got hot pudding. We thought they couldn't get any better and then they did.

Next we headed up Montjuic. For a bit of the trip up we got to ride in an aerial tram and see some nice views of the city. It looks huge from above. Then we headed down on foot, exploring castles and gardens and playing gin rummy on the way. We happened along these big slides, which take home the prize for best slide ever. And I believe I saw my first Eurasian Magpie up there, which was exciting because I've been a bit sad seeing all of the same birds as in the US.

We ate at an Italian place that was the best meal we've had. Super pizza and cheesy noodle surprise.

We ended our night people-watching on La Rambla and having a mug of sangria. Unfortunately it was American style, so not quite a perfect end, but pretty good!

I decided every year Cat and I will take a long trip. I'm not sure if she agreed to this or not. Any protestations were ignored. Today I said 'One day we'll be old married ladies taking trips together'. She responded 'Maybe it will be enjoyable then'. I just spent two weeks with a jerk and only found out her true nature today!

- Megan Leigh

Pretty good end to a wonderful trip! I look forward to my own bed,but hate the thought of no longer waking to Megan's creepy/longing gaze. Maybe she'll spend the night at my place tomorrow- just to ease back into reality. Back to life...

- Cat