Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
The front of the ever unfinished Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, begun in 1877 by the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, but taken over by the 31 year old Gaudi in December of 1884.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Making time for everything is impossible!

But, its not like I´m complaining or anything like that. Yesterday the reunion went really great and I got off of work at around 8 pm. The time here is really different not only because of the traditional siesta but also because of the way the sun sets here. These folk stay up till like one or two in the morning everyday! And weekends? Well, friday and saturday night are meant for staying out till four or six in the morning... Party animals. Nothing actually starts till ten... We went to Gracia last night (sorry no pictures, my camera battery was charging) and had late night snacks at some random palestinian restaurant/bar (and the slashie award goes to....... Fabio, lol, I miss having a dvd player) where we got these gorgeous platters of hummus with spiced meat and cucmber dip... how do you call it?? Tzlatziki? You hungry? Okay, I make you something. It was aromatic and delicious and the mood was really kick back.
I really cannot believe that I´ve already been here two weeks and that I´ve only been here two weeks. Somethings are becoming second nature; like now I can ride the metro without gripping the handrails for dear life and somethings are still a little strange; like always missing the time that the stupid grocery store is open! What supermarket closes for siesta? Like, then, don´t call yourself a supermarket! Okay, Picture time!!

My Send Off Party... They look so happy to see me go.


I have three wonderful roomamtes; Nina (middle) and Monika (right), both from Germany and Daniele (not pictured tee hee), from Italy, Sardenia to be exact, I think. We live about three minutes walk away from the biggest park in the city Montjuic and there is a fountain show every weekend. We sit up on top of this huge hill where a museum is and we watch the show.

I know that I owe everyone way more pictures but I need to stop by the grocery store (before it closes!) and I am also running out of tiempo on this computadora. I miss everyone and I hope that you all are doing well and having a good summer. :) Hey Pankaj, thank you so much for the camera.... I wish you were here!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Ohhh...I miss Gabe...oh and I gues you too. Ha Ha. I am so glad you are having a good time. Give me your addy so I can mail you. I can send you an extra battery for the cam. Do they have Gelato???>>>>oh how i miss gelato!