Running

Okay... It finally hit me this morning where I was, how different things are here, and how blessed I am that I can run. I got up at 7:00 am, Auldyn was still sleeping and I went out on a four mile run. Now for all of my ranting I am about to do I realize that the scene I experienced in the Barri Gothic as quite normal. It was special for me. 

It was cool and the sun was just out. I ran thought the narrow streets only passing the occasional elderly person walking their dog or late night partier heading to the caffe. The streets were a mixed smell of fresh flowers and baking bread. It felt like I had the neighborhood to myself. 

All of the photos were taken with my iphone.

 

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Barcelona Pics from Day One

Auldyn and I had a great first day. We met at the airport and we wen directly to the train station and headed to Barcelona. The train ride was fast and very comfortable. Our hotel is on the edge of the Barri Gothic. It is a very old neighborhood with a maze of streets that occasionally open into a plaza. The streets are lined with boutique shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Not more that you could ask.... look at the gallery below for more pictures. We had a great meal of gazpacho, paella, red wine, dessert of chocolate cake and fresh fruit. (By the way only a small drizzle of olive oil in the gazpacho!)  

At the bar before dinner... Great beer on tap!!!

 For more pics from the first day go to the gallery below. 

Picture Gallery

Train Ride to Barcelona from David Matthews on Vimeo.

Untitled from David Matthews on Vimeo.

Barcelona

Ok...just arrived and I will update this post again very soon. Just a couple of pics to let you see that we are here.