Today Steve and I wandered the punk part of town, and alternative area Macba. We found dozens of skateboarders doing complex tricks and attempting to do even harder! It was right in front of the Picasso museum where original pieces from his life are displayed. There was a huge age group there ranging from 8 to 40 each at different skill levels trying to watch and learn each from each other. I think it is amazing how Barcelona is such a skateboard friendly city. Everyone accepts it and it is just a part of their culture. Some people looked like complete burnouts that just did that there whole life, but were happy. This was in an area of town that was devoted to spray-paint, punks, and the Alliance symbol. We just watched in amazement for a while. Kids advance here so quickly. There were 10 year olds smoking! During our adventure in the “rougher” part of town we witnessed a new up and coming boy band. A mix of Asian and Spanish preteens were practicing and watching themselves in the museum’s windows. It was really funny, and they weren’t that bad! I have some really cool videos of skateboarders and the boy band dancers!
This article describes it perfectly.
http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/Article.aspx?TabID=2&MenuID=2&ArticleID=221
We went exploring for American food! We were looking for brats, sauerkraut or enchiladas. We stumbled about some cool shops, one served tea on mats (you had to take off your shoes) and you could smoke hookah in there. Around the stores, so many people were smoking joints and the police didn’t do anything! Other stores in the Macba area sold antique Vans shoes, old skateboards and snowboards! There were maps highlighting the best long boarding and skateboarding areas of town, and there was sign up for lessons. Maybe by the end of this trip with my foot better, I can attempt that! We also found a sporting goods store that sold fishing gear and everything you need in Northern Wisconsin. On our hunt today we became more confident in the food selection of Barcelona when we finally stumbled upon Brats with kraut. Yummmm
Steve’s mom sent him Eileen’s Trail Mix and that was the best tasting thing I have had in forever. Back in the States I never liked it, but I was just double fisting it in his room. The m & m’s and nuts just tasted so good! We creeped online on people on our program which is 60 boys and 30 girls! He has the best view of the city from his place. It was gorgeous out and we laid and had the sun come in through the open patio doors. It felt like we were in a tropical place and it was a perfect location for a siesta! His deck with a view of Monitjuic is going to become my new favorite place. The sun is warm here! It is perfect! You just feel amazing when the sun hits your face. The sun is so warm here.
Lainey and I went and got a mcflurry today from McDonalds! They use hot fudge, gelato and Oreos. You can’t get any better than that! It was my first experience having American Fast-food here. It was a really good choice. But at McDonalds, the big Macs are on a baguette with Swiss cheese, and a fancy flare! Burger Kings burgers look the same! But the gelato here can’ get any better!
In Spain I am craving random American food. Here the food tends to be salty and bland. I love pan con tomate though with all my heart! I miss my mom’s meat spaghetti. I rarely eat meat here, and I want that every day. I miss tacos, and enchiladas or any Mexican food. But pancakes are my biggest miss. They don’t have maple syrup here, and I want French toast or pancakes. It just isn’t common. But every day I say it at least once or twice that I am craving it. I never thought I would miss those random foods. But I would give anything to have my mom’s food right now!
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