Barcelona, Baby!

Barcelona, Baby!

Well, the morning came early for Todd and he hit the streets eager to experience the hills surrounding Barcelona; his excitement hit the skids (Literally and figuratively) when a truck saw him, hit the brakes, which allowed Todd to do a grand roll over the hood of the truck. He landed on the truck because his bike clips stayed attached to one foot.  I guess that saved him a little. He ended up on his back like a turtle—the bike was half on the truck and half off. Suffice it to say he’s one lucky guy. He has a busy guardian angel, for sure!

He came back to the RV and was just chatting away about the ride; he just casually slipped in the part where he ran into a truck after it stopped right in his path.  Are you kidding me?!!!! Oh my goodness!  Fortunately, he seems to be all right.  Or, how he puts it, my bike and I are okay.  Phew!  He has a little road rash, a sore back --- I’m guessing he’ll feel a bit sore tomorrow.  I’m pretty darn grateful that he’s okay.

After the ride, he showered and we hit the road. From our spot in Vilanova i la Geltrú it takes a bus and a train to get to Barcelona.  But once there we hit the streets and found our way to a nice little café on the street (get some fortification in the form of a cervesa and sandwich that we shared); we were able to find the hop-on type of bus tour.   After touring the city, we now have a good idea of what we need to go see tomorrow. We have just one more day in Barcelona—I figure that means we have to come back and check it out again at someday to finish it up. 

This sign just cracked us up-- the other sign across the street is normal - some creative person took some liberties with this one.  LOL

We found some lovely gentlemen from New York to take this for us-- he was very particular about how it was to be framed.  He clucked on and on about people messing up the shot. He was a funny guy. The couple was happy to find someone willing to take direction and take the shot as they envisioned it. 

 Barcelona is known for its spectacular architecture- here is just one very cool building. When wifi is faster, I'll put the name down. 

Tomorrow we are headed back to Barcelona after Todd and the neighbor (in the next camping spot) go on a bike ride. We are going to see all things Gaudi.  Plus a few other things we’ve been told by friends to do before leaving.  While he’s gone I’m doing some laundry, as we will not have ready access again for the duration of the trip.  They also have a spa, so I’m thinking it might be nice to get a massage.

Thursday I’m headed to the beach while Todd goes riding. I cannot come here without going and dipping my bod in the Mediterranean Sea!  It is so beautiful.

Skype with Ali – July 8th

It was so nice to talk to one of our girls tonight. We’re so used to talking to them whenever we want.  It was a treat to talk to Ali. We chatted about a little of everything. Nice!

Cute pic of Ali to come (Did I mention that the Internet is slow here??! Plus we can have only one device on wifi at a time.)

We will be talking to Chels on her 22^nd birthday on Wednesday and hopefully Jess between now and then.

Adìos friends!