Spain
G and I continued to experience problems when we tried to leave a country. It was as if an invisible force was trying to keep us from leaving each place. Heading into Spain, we almost got thrown off the train because we didn't have reservations. Fortunately for us, the train started moving but then the train guy wanted to fine us for not having reservations. After 5 minutes of arguing with the guy in Spanish, I showed him proof that we were told by French officials that no reservations were necessary. No fine but we did have to pay him for reservations. Grrr.
San Sebastian. A very nice beachy place. Too bad the weather did not cooperate with us. We did a lot of people watching and some hiking up this path that takes you to a big statue of Jesus Christ (who looks like he has a spiny back and wings because of antennaes attached to his back). On the way to Jesus Christ, we found a bar where I had my first bottle of Wheat Beer (JefeWeiBebier). Yum.
Madrid.
Marbella. Absolutely a beautiful place. Great shopping. Gorgeous beach. 'Nuf said.
Sevilla. In an attempt not to have to pay for a hostel just to sleep in, G and I roamed the streets of Sevilla. Don't worry, it wasn't as bad as it sounds. We met some nice people to chill with and went to a Tapas bar - after all, Sevilla is the birthplace of tapas. After that, G and I went on a self tour of the nicer parts of Seville, winding in and out of historical streets until we were too tired to walk anymore. Thank god the train station opened up at 5:30am. We were exhausted by then!
Barcelona. Easily my favorite city in Spain. I could so live here. The city has a pulse that reminds me of home (NY). There never seems to be a lack of things to do here. And so much to see. We even found a place that reminded us of the Grove (the "Maremagnum")!
One thing Barcelona is well-known for is its funky architecture by Antoni Gaudi...
Gaudi's La Sacrada Familia. It's taken 100 years to build this thing and it's still not finished.
Rodin the Thinker? No? Well, can't say I didn't try to spice up this picture of the 2nd (of many more) Arcs de Triumps we would encounter thru-out Europe.
Ouch!
If only Iguana's had $0.25 drafts of this size! They were HUGE!
Next stop...Italy!
