The hotel I had the most anticipation. Chic and Basic. A cool boutique hotel emphasizing on simplicity in service, amenities and decor. Really cool to experience the stay there. Cool welcome pack, door card and the beautiful stairways really make my trip. The corridor even glow in different colors with the changing LEDs.
Love the food in Barcelona. The succulent steak cook to perfection and sprinkled with sea salt was the highlight of dear's food experience. Seafood was fresh and love the paella and squid ink pasta. Managed to find a Japanese ramen store near the hotel. Dear needed her hot soup fix.
In contrast to the cool and collected Parisan, Barcelona reeks of passion and tradition. Witness a traditional festival where locals gathered to set off fire crackers and draped in medieval clothings with fire breathing dragon props.
Also saw a traditional Barcelona dance where people gather in circle, move in unison, tip-toed up and down while all the time raising their hands. May seem boring but I can sense their commitment to the dance and the local tradition. Something I felt is lacking in Singapore where the western culture had well taken over very much every aspect of life.
Sagrada Familia, a marvel for architecture spanning more than 100 years of building and another 100 years maybe to complete the whole work. Stories of the bible can be seen in bits and pieces throughout the design of the church.
Next up Gaudi brilliant work with tiles and vibrant colours. Quite a uphill hike from the bus stop. Park Guell was filled with his unique form of art.
Dear sneaking up a peck on my cheek. Dear was definitely recovering from her cold and thanks to the warmer climate in Barcelona no less.
Popped by Nou Camp but didn't managed to catch a match there. To our delight, found a D.I.Y laundry joint near out hotel which solved our washing problem. First time usage and definitely appreciate the warm drying function which freshen up our clothes.
Loved Barcelona, the weather, the food, the passion of the people and of course the shopping. Shopping here was definitely more affordable compared to the other cities. Grab plenty at Zara and dear is missing shopping there already. Too bad my plan sort of kept our stay to just 3 days. Barcelona, we will be back again. Cheers.
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