On Friday I was offered a plane ticket to Barcelona for a fraction of what is was worth and couldn't reject it. So, bam, in 20 minutes, I bought the ticket, changed, packed, tried to make arrangements in Barcelona with Alex and said my goodbyes..I was off in the taxi to the airport.
Problems....I never made full contact with Alex, she didn't know if I was truly coming, and we never properly exchanged numbers....my phone has been acting extra cheeky lately....I don't speak Spanish.....I had no where to sleep...
Okay....of course it all worked out, no worries. When I got to Barcelona, I took the bus to the city center and then the metro to a univeristy, not Alex's that would be too easy, when I got there in mass confusion of communication a girl brought me to their computer lab. She signed in her name and password and let me use the computer to figure things out! Too kind. I let Alex know I was in Barcelona and was on the hunt for her, I found a hostel and tell everyone back in Prague know I was safe. After that I hopped back on the metro and into the city to find my hostel. It took forever, it was getting dark and I had a hard time figuring out the street numbers/signs without light. I finally asked someone for help and they pointed me in the right direction, muchos gracias! The hostel was perfect, it felt like I was staying with family. I was exhausted, strange, I think being spontaneous makes me sleepy! I took a shower and looked over my now 3 maps to see what I wanted to do the next day.
Saturday morning I ate breakfast at the hostel and packed up, I used t
heir computer to try Alex one more time. ...I ended up on La Ramblas! What a street, it is full of flower and bird vendors and lined with people painted up as statues and packed with tourists. I walked La Ramblas a few times and then I went through a market and bought some fresh fruit and as I sat down to eat I got a text message from Alex! She was freaking out thinking about me alone in the city...eventually I found a phone and called her and we met...She was so excited! We walked all around and she showed me and told me all the facts she knew we had lunch and sangria and played catch up. After we walked down to the beach, the sea, I love the sea.
heir computer to try Alex one more time. ...I ended up on La Ramblas! What a street, it is full of flower and bird vendors and lined with people painted up as statues and packed with tourists. I walked La Ramblas a few times and then I went through a market and bought some fresh fruit and as I sat down to eat I got a text message from Alex! She was freaking out thinking about me alone in the city...eventually I found a phone and called her and we met...She was so excited! We walked all around and she showed me and told me all the facts she knew we had lunch and sangria and played catch up. After we walked down to the beach, the sea, I love the sea. 
Sunday I was on my own. Alex had finals to study for since she is in her last week of her 'study abroad adventure.' I was wandering practically lost most of the day. It didn't matter, the best way to see a city is to do it lost. Barcelona is such a beautiful city, even in the rain the sun was shining, strange. And wow, that Gaudi, fancy stuff. I love him, his arcitecture and use of colors is amazing! Later I met back up with Alex and we walked through the park, I couldn't believe how green it was! There are palm trees all over Barcelona and in the park there are even parrots up in the trees! Monday I had to get up early and catch the bus to the airport and come "home." Barcelona was beautiful, a lovely city, but too big for me, I am happy to be back in Prague...where I know my way around!
Love from Praha,
Roxanne
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