Day 97 - Mira Mira!

Day 97 - Mira Mira!

To keep with tradition, since it is towards the end of our stay here in Barcelona, I have decided to dedicate a small post to a few words and phrases we have learned in Catalan.  In case you are ever in Barcelona or other parts of Catalonia, I hope this little, yet random collection helps you out :) 

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Day 96 - Barcelona Cathedral & The Colorful Gothic Quarter

Day 96 - Barcelona Cathedral & The Colorful Gothic Quarter

We leave Barcelona on Sept 30th.  Before leaving this amazing city, we decided to visit one of our favorite spots, the Gothic Quarter, one more time and check out the Barcelona Cathedral.

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Day 94 - La Merce (Part 3): Human Towers & Magical Fireworks

Day 94 - La Merce (Part 3): Human Towers & Magical Fireworks

Today was the last official day of La Merce 2014 Festival here in Barcelona and it was surely very exciting.  Schools and most businesses were closed for the day to allow everyone to attend the festivities.

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Day 93 - La Merce (Part 2)... Puppets and Light Shows and Giants, Oh My!

Day 93 - La Merce (Part 2)... Puppets and Light Shows and Giants, Oh My!

Today, we finally got to experience more of the amazing festival that is La Merce.  Looking at the schedule of events is always a little intimidating, due to the sheer number of things going on all over Barcelona, so our goal for today was to head to Parc Ciutadella and just immerse ourselves in the thick of it.  Mission accomplished!

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