Barcelona

Three days ago, if I were with my parents, my Dad would be saying something to the effect of `you're mother is having kittens,´ meaning that things just aren't going right and it is best to steer clear of her. If you have ever done any traveling, you know that things aren't as easy as they seem and lots of patience is required.

Things are going well now, we have been staying in Barcelona, a great city to visit. We found by extreem traveling skill -- more likely by luck -- what I like to call a choice place. We were able to hook up an apartment for a week. This includes a locking bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom and a wash machine, and a computer where the internet works from time to time. We are a 10 minute walk to the beach and a small hike to just about anywhere else. There is a supermarket 2 blocks away. The combination of making our own food and the apartment, I am glad to say that we have been under budget the last few days. The weather has been very nice, up to about 70 F during the day, although it gets cool in the shade.

Barcelona is a city full of things to do and see. The architecture is amazing. There are monuments, cathedrals, beaches, the olimpic village and other sights. We have been cruizing all over the city and doing a fair amount of relaxing on the beach (I managed in the last week, while traveling by bus, plane and train, to pick up a cold). We have also been able to secure places to stay for the next week when we will be traveling further west.

Two of the coolest sights so far have been Las Ramblas, the most lively and scenic street in Spain (the statue of Columbus pointing West is the start of the stree) and Sagrada Familia. Sagrada Familia is a temple designed by Gaudi, whose construction started in the 19th century and is still under construction. The pictures I have not been able to upload; these and more details to come later, sorry to keep you waiting.

Finally, I have been getting quite a few views on my blog. I sent out the link to a lot of people and would be interested in who is reading. Drop a comment or send me an email (foltz.45@gmail.com)-- maybe a place I should check out or just say hi.

Oh and glad to see the NCAA bracket, Go Buckeyes and Cougs!