So I have quickly discovered that my favorite hobby while in Barca is walking around different neighborhoods and taking in all the architecture and food. Every single building in every neighborhood is different and beautiful. I am a huge fan of balconies and love that almost every single window all over the city has a balcony. Some are much more ornate or decorative than others but I love them all. Some buildings are much older or detailed than others, but they all have their own charm.

I am also addicted to stopping at each restaurant I pass and reading the menu. I'm even more in love with going into random grocery stores and looking at all the different spanish foods. I shouldn't be surprised based on my overall obsession with food. I love all the different brands and types of food you can find in any grocery store. I've found too many restaurants that I want to try out. There are a lot of advantages to having all three of my meals every day provided by my home stay family but I kinda wish we were given a stipend for one meal a day so we could explore a little more. Food is such an important part of any culture and of understanding any country. Or I'll just use that as my excuse for why I love food so much. I'll have to get some pictures of some of the crazy brands and food combinations. I'll add it to my too do list.

Last night, a few friends and I wondered around a neighborhood called Gracia. We found so many different adorable restaurants with the perfect atmosphere. We stopped at a busy bar for a couple hours and sat out on their patio. It was a great night and left me super excited for the semester to come.