Day Eight - Barcelona

Though our cruise ended on day seven, we weren't able to fly home Sunday because the flights left way earlier than when we'd be able to get to the airport. So we decided to take a look around Barcelona on Sunday and try to catch up on some sleep. We had a fun time walking down La Rambla, a long street through downtown Barcelona where flower shops, street performers and Spanish bands can be found. We found ourselves visiting yet another cathedral and outside was a rather large street band performing the culture's dance songs. There was a collection of people gathered around in numerous circles dancing to these folk songs (it actually looked like Greek dancing...who knows?!) It was a nice time to unwind from our week, especially considering that going home on Monday we had a 7 hr layover in Frankfort, Germany due to an unexpected mechanical problem. Despite our international traveling troubles, the trip was phenomenal!!

An old palace (Palau Nacional) that overlooks the city

Jason enjoying a view of the city from the Palau Nacional

This city courtyard was 'flocked' with pigeons -
people were literally covered with them if they had food in their hands

Cultural dancing outside the cathedral -
coming from a former Southern Baptist, at least it's not in the church!

Chandeliers inside the cathedral