Every where you look, there is ham. Some of the delis are just gorgeous and what they offer is super tasty. I love the tapas in Barcelona. I can only have them when I am here and I truly enjoy the quality and variety from potato bravos to spiny tuna in peppers. It's all goodness and I wish I could find a decent tapas place at home. But maybe it's just saved for my visits to Barcelona?
It was a very warm day in Barcelona today. I walked for close to two hours and was wishing I was wearing lighter clothes. I sat myself down in a bustling cafe. three women who were sitting next to me abruptly got up in disgust. I can't speak Spanish but I do speak body language and it was obvious that they felt they were not getting any service. At that point, the waitress walked by and they just took it out on her. She started pointing with her hands to how many people were there. They walked away. Then, she turned to me in a sigh. I ordered my coffee and it came in less than two minutes. No complaints from me.
I love sitting at a cafe during the day. But every one here smokes ... A LOT! Only the two mothers with babies don't have a pack on their table. My table has none. I pushed the ashtray away when I sat down. It felt good to walk today but every once in a while, I found myself inhaling someone's "cancer stick."
Tomorrow, I plan to play tourist. Part of me just wants to continue to wander aimlessly and snap photos. We'll see. It's so good to be away from work right now. A much needed break and some more great meals.
I am so jealous. Those hams look delicious!! I hope to enjoy exploring Barcelona with you one day. Jx.
Posted by: Jackie | October 01, 2008 at 02:58 PM