Day 8- Barcelona

 Today we took the subway to Las Ramblas, the center of Barcelona.  For security reasons, we had to split into smaller groups, but it was one of the least crowded, calmest places on the trip.  I got an empanada for lunch later, but it got soggy.  Then I accidentally threw it at Mr. Peden, which I still feel bad about.  We stopped at the grocery store and got snacks though.  

                                                   

We stopped at a scenic overlook, and the site of the 1992 Olympic Games

The next part of the afternoon was a little free time around the city.  Sagrada Familia is amazing, and it's not done yet.  We didn't go in, but the details on the exterior are incredible.

We spent the afternoon at Guell Park, designed by Gaudi, as part of a housing development that was never built.  It was gorgeous, so many flowers and birds.  

Before dinner, we had more time to explore Barcelona.  It was so hot, and the kids were getting tired, so we ended up at department store.  An air conditioned department store.  

I always find the pastry shops :)

      

Before

After, in the cafe

Dinner was Paella, not my favorite, but the rice was good.  We headed back to the hotel, and got ready for the flight home tomorrow.