This morning was spent transferring weight. From the bank account into our luggage. 

We made our way to Placa de Catalunya where after avoiding the pigeons (we both had bad/good luck with them in Amsterdam), Nikki partook in some retail therapy (I also had to get a few necessities).  In between we marvelled at Casa Mila, which was a great precursor to our planned evening activities.

After a late lunch we made our way up to Park Guell. Yet another Gaudi creation and the similarities and design ethos was very evident afterwards seeing Casa Mila and Park Guell back to back. We meandered our way through the now quiet gardens having purposefully selected the last time slot of the day. Unfortunately it was overcast so there was no sunset to watch from the many viewpoints but the views of the city were still spectacular. (I may have a use for that word again shortly)

We then decided to skip public transport and take a 30min walk down to our next attraction. 

This also meant we could have a brief pitsop at a coffee shop along the way. It was 8:30pm and the late lunch was starting to seem a long time ago. 

Two days ago Nikki’s surprise birthday treat had been postponed due to a downpour and I must admit to being worried it might happen again watching the dark clouds gather in the distance. 

Sercotel Rosellón Hotel, a 10 minute walk from our hotel, has a roofrop bar that overlooks Sagrada Familia. It’s not easy to get in and there was a fair amount of disappointment on the 7th when the weather didn’t play ball. 

However, today as a result of rescheduling, they were kind enough to accommodate us. It was actually closed to the public and only open to residents so not very busy. 

The view of Sagrada Familia was…spectacular and again timing was everything as we were able to watch the lights of the church and city slowly come on while we sipped our drinks and enjoyed some patatas bravas.

Barcelona keeps delivering. 

Roy