Part 1: "I'm In Spain"

In September of 2009, I took an adventurous vacation with my good friend and first follower, Amy.  Hi Amy.  On a whim, we decided to book a trip to Europe, and agreed on Spain very quickly.  We booked the flight and would worry about the details later.  I am more of take it as it comes type of person.  Being that type of person costs a lot extra when you decide to add on Paris, but that's for another time.  It all worked out beautifully and exceeded my expectations.  While I was there, I couldn't help but to miss a certain someone at home, 3839 miles (6177 km) away.  So, everyday I recapped our experience and e-mailed to this certain someone.  Not even meaning to, I created myself a journal that I will always have to look back on.  It's easier to record as you go.  My first email was titled "I'm in Spain!".

Highlights from Part I of journal:

Where we stayed:  A hostel called Kabul in Placa Reial http://www.kabul.es/ - 8 beds per room, and the bathrooms brought me back to college dorm days, but hey, it was all an experience.

Things we did:  Sangria on Las Ramblas, Port Vell, Mirador de Colon, Barri Gotic, El Cort Ingles, take out lunch in Catalunya Square.  Up to La Padrera, through the heart of la ribera, Picasso museum, Parc de la Ciutadella. [It was dusk by the time we arrived and the soft lighting on all of the gardens and trees is an image I will never forget, but nothing a camera could fully capture (well, maybe if I had the D90 back then)]. Walked up to La Cascada, to the large elephante, and a castle protected by dragons. Met up with spanish friends at Port Olympica. Went to a night club called Supemento, followed by an after party at Opium.  Went to the beach, had lunch on the waterfront, and lit a candle the Barcelona Cathedral.

Favorite night out in Spain: We met Tiago (a connection through a co-worker, thanks Alisa!) and his friends in insagrida familia. They cooked ribs, beef with mint sauce, and tomato salad. We had a 'warm up' party, or pregame as you might say in NY.  We went out at 2am and went to a club at the top of a mountain.

Favorite food:  Paella

Favorite drink: Voll damm cerveza
Regrets:  I never did get to have a siesta. Will have to go back!