After my month-long study abroad program ended in Valladolid, Spain, I rode the train to Barcelona with a few other Cal Poly girls. Barcelona was SO different from Valladolid—much bigger and very touristy. Barcelona's population is 1.6 million, about half the size of Los Angeles, while Valladolid has close to 312,000 people. My hostel Equity Point Centric was on Passeig de Gràcia, one street over from La Rambla de Catalunya (aka La Rambla). La Rambla de Catalunya is the most famous of the 7 Ramblas which together form the famous main street of Barcelona, Las Ramblas.
My train arrived in Barcelona on Saturday afternoon, July 27th. I met a nice French guy named Jean at my hostel and we left for Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya around 5 since it's free after 3 pm every Saturday; it was on top of the famous Montjuïc hill. I went to Baluard Bakery and the chocolatería, La Granja, with Jean as well. I talked with quite a few nice Spanish people in Barcelona, and enjoyed seeing the famous Gaudí creations, Parc Güell, Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Batlló. I also had time to visit Museu Picasso, Parc de la Ciutadella, Parc Poblenou, Port Vell (Old Port), and Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter). I left Barcelona by train on Tuesday afternoon, August 2nd, for Madrid, and then left for California on Thursday morning, August 4th.
La Comida Después de Valladolid
My train arrived in Barcelona on Saturday afternoon, July 27th. I met a nice French guy named Jean at my hostel and we left for Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya around 5 since it's free after 3 pm every Saturday; it was on top of the famous Montjuïc hill. I went to Baluard Bakery and the chocolatería, La Granja, with Jean as well. I talked with quite a few nice Spanish people in Barcelona, and enjoyed seeing the famous Gaudí creations, Parc Güell, Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Batlló. I also had time to visit Museu Picasso, Parc de la Ciutadella, Parc Poblenou, Port Vell (Old Port), and Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter). I left Barcelona by train on Tuesday afternoon, August 2nd, for Madrid, and then left for California on Thursday morning, August 4th.
La Comida Después de Valladolid
- Noche 1 en Barcelona: Milhojas de Calabacin
- Zucchini Millefeuille with Goat Cheese, Monkfish and Shrimp Skewers, Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Cured Olives
- Día 2 en Barcelona: Paella Party
- Foamy Iced Cappuccino, Gazpacho, Melón con Jamón, Bread, Paella with Socarrat
- Noche 2 en Barcelona: Restaurante Doncurado
- Nectarine-Peach Gelatto, Pan de Coca, Green Salad with 4 Types of Cheese, Jamón Iberico de Bellota
- Mañana 3 en Barcelona: Baluard Bakery
- Whole Wheat Croissant with Seeds
- Día 3 en Barcelona: Restaurante El Chipirón
- Pan de Coca, Olives, Green Salad with White Asparagus, Carrots, Olives, Onions, and Tomatoes, Fisherman Style Mussels in Saffron Broth, Horchata
- Noche 3 en Barcelona: Champiñones al Ajillo
- Galician Style Octopus, Croquetes, Anchovies on Pan de Coca, Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley, Cava
- Mañana 4 en Barcelona: Chocolate con Churros!
- Spanish hot chocolate, Spanish churros
- Día 4 en Barcelona: Tapas en Sagardi, parte 1
- Basque Pinchos
- Día 4 en Barcelona: Tapas en Sagardi, parte 2
- Basque Pinchos
- Madrid Sorpresa
- Olives and Pickled Onions, Mini Chorizo Sausages, Calamari Andalucian Style, Anchovies or Sardines Malagan Style, Deep Fried Marinated Dogfish, (worst) Gazpacho, Tiramisú Ice Cream
- Última Comida al Extranjero (Last Food Abroad)
- Super Healthy Veggie and Marinated Oregano Feta Salad from Giraffe in Heathrow Airport
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