We had hoped to go to the monastery, Montserrat, up in the mountains today, but it was pouring down rain when we got up. Maybe tomorrow!
We took our time with breakfast and by then the rain had stopped so we went out to look for some of the places I need to find after Lola leaves on Friday. The layout of some of the streets is still confusing to me, but I am getting it figured out. Google Maps really helps too!
Lola needed a few souvenirs so we hiked all the way down the Rambla to the port. We went into the market on the way and spent too much on some very nice chocolate. A large statue of Christopher Columbus marks the end of the Rambla so we turned and walked along the waterfront to Barceloneta (little Barcelona on the old port) until we found a place for lunch. We had the menu del dia--I had a plate of fried little fish (pescaditos fritos?) with their little heads and tails still on and paella (at lunch, Elaine!). Lola had a mixed salad, chicken and french fries. For dessert, I had Crema Catalunya and Lola had flan. Delicious! It is now about seven hours later and I am still not hungry.
We walked down to the pier and sat watching the boats, gulls and tourists for a while. We saw a large yacht arrive and ferries coming in and out. A little farther down is where all the cruise ships arrive--we saw the Norwegian Spirit (which I will sail on late in April) there on Sunday.
Since we walked down the hill to get to the port, we decided that it was time to try the metro to get back to Placa Catalunya where our hotel is located. We entered the metro just across the street from the statue of Columbus and rode two short stops (without incident) to get back to the hotel. We were tuckered out after that. I finished a book and Lola has been watching the news (the only thing on TV in English). So that is it for today. Cross your fingers for Montserrat tomorrow-Lola is running out of days!
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