Hola! Barcelona: Day 3 (post-cruise beach day)

What a nice day to wind down after 12 days of cruising and sightseeing around Europe. I love the beach!!! Though the water was not as blue and clear as the Caribbean ocean, it was very cold, relaxing and refreshing just standing in the sea and catching the waves. 

Hola! Barcelona: Day 2

2012.08.02

After a quick and cheap breakfast at McDonalds (croissant + cappucino), we hopped on to the Hop On Hop Off bus to explore the city. The HOHO bus is a convenient way to get in all the sights of BCN. 

Sagrada Familia - the unfinished church by Gaudi. Pictures don't do it justice! When I first saw it online, I thought it looked rather ugly, but in person it is much larger and grander. Each facade has a story behind it and the smooth beams and intricate architecture is really amazing. 大開眼界.

Hola! Barcelona: Day 1

2012.08.01

Barcelona reminds me of a cleaner version of Paris - similar small streets and layout, old buildings, cafes. It also reminds me of Hong Kong - the look of the highways and the smell in some areas. There is lots to see, from Gaudi architecture to just strolling the streets/beaches, but the food is not my favorite.