Barcelona is by far one of my new favorite places to be in the world. The city itself just has an air that makes it seem different then any other place in the world. The architecture that Antoni Gaudi managed to accomplish in that city almost a century and a half ago is just amazing. Sangrada Familia was the second coolest place in Barce, after Park Guell. Park Guell was also designed by our favorite architect, it was to be a neighborhood with some 60 houses in it. The project, however tanked after only three houses were built. So now that failure turned into a beautiful park with outlooks throughout to view the city. It also had musicians and dancers throughout playing for the people. All of it was simply amazing and has been the highlight of my trip thus far. That and seeing Pablo! During his time in La Conner we got to know each other pretty well and this last year wasn't the same without him. So seeing him in his city was also a highlight of the trip. We went out and like everyone else got ourselves a beer and snack and cought up on what had happened. He also showed me his favorite place in Barcelona. Its a courtyard close to the Cathedral that has a lot of shade and a fountain in it. It is a little off the beaten path so it's a quiet place to be and a good place to just be at. The next night we met and hung out and he showed me around the beach more.
As we started our journey by high speed train to Madrid, the concurring concusses from us was that the Spanish countryside was a lot like the drive to Pullman. The rolling hills and wheat fields was a reminder of what is to come next year. Once we finally arrived in Pullman... I mean Madrid it was hot hot hot. It has since then only gotten more hot. Madrid is very much a metropolis city and more of a conservative town then Barcelona. In retrospect. I'm sure the next couple of days are going to bring as much adventure as Barce did (and a lot more treasures for all of you waiting at home).
-Zach
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