The First Stop: Barcelona

 We've been staying in the Born area of Barcelona with narrow cobblestone streets and secret passages. Centuries old stone buildings and shady plazas.  

Have been noticing a lot of strolling happening around town.  Especially after a late dinner of tapas.  It's as if people didn't have a care in the world. 

I'd like to do more strolling of an evening when I get home, but I would prefer the Bloomington strolling to be more like Barcelona strolling where I'm with hundreds of others and I'm not walking alone down 1st Street on my way to Bryan Park like I'm the sheriff in a ghost town. 

Tangent:  Sagrada Familia didn't disappoint.  We loved the views from the top of the Passion Tower.  Good job, Gaudi.

In conclusion, we leave tomorrow morning for Seville.  I know comparison is the enemy of joy, but I fear that Seville won't be as good as Barcelona.  This place is super wonderful. Keep up the good work, Barcelona.  Well done!