Our fist stop was the Mercat St. Josep, and old and gorgeous market full of fresh, colorful foods--you can buy fresh fruit smoothies (which I did, mango and pineapple, would recommend) and also fresh meat like tripe and tongue (which I did not, and still have no regrets). The place smelled, by turns, like a garden, candy shop, bait shop, and grocery store, but the browsing was fascinating; we heard people buying and bargaining and getting supplies for what I'm sure is a lovely dinner, but mostly I enjoyed sampling the candies and people-watching. The market is on an avenue called a ramblas under these tall shady trees, populated with tourists, flower shops, souvenir shops, and artisans' booths. Could have spent more time there, but we were off to the Christopher Colombus statue by the sea and then to dinner.
We're tired, our feet are sore, our traveling clothes are sweaty, but we are a happy bunch, replete with a steak dinner (with sides of stuffed zucchini, baked potato, and dessert of flan), and ready to shower, rest up, and head to the beach tomorrow!!
Below, in no particular order, because I cannot seem to make my tablet behave, are pics of the market, our hotel, and dinner!
P.S. Logan Craft, it should be noted, ate ALL HIS DINNER (even if it wasn't Chick-Fil-A or McDonald's) AND he saved D.J.'s life. Logan wins the day.
P.P.S. Marlee Russell gets honorable mention for today, as she was given THREE ice cubes for her soda (a treat from Mrs. Stanley for the group!!), while my mom was only gifted with ONE. Clearly, Marlee had the better karma going on today.
P.P.S. Marlee Russell gets honorable mention for today, as she was given THREE ice cubes for her soda (a treat from Mrs. Stanley for the group!!), while my mom was only gifted with ONE. Clearly, Marlee had the better karma going on today.
Sounds like a great day!
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