Barcelona

I spent the weekend before last in Barcelona. It's much more expensive than it used to be - and much more expensive than other parts of Spain - but it's still a great place to visit! It was all about tapas, wine, beer, rum, football and a little bit of sightseeing.


I've been to Barcelona many times, so I didn't go out of my way to see sights such as Gaudí's Casa Battló or La Pedrera, but I was in the area so I felt I really ought to get the camera out.


La Sagrada Familia still shows no sign of being anywhere near completion. Since I first came here in 1995 there does seem to have been some minimal progress, but it's not easy to see where this has been. They say it will be finished in 30 years, but to be fair they said exactly the same thing thirteen years ago. I seriously doubt it will be finished in our lifetimes and unfortunately if you go to see it now, you're more likely to feel you're in a building site as opposed to anything particularly spectacular.


La Rambla, great the first time you go but it's essentially one of Europe's most overrated streets. Beware of pickpockets!


Barcelona has fantastic food, great nightlife, good beer, mostly good weather, brilliant sightseeing and loads to do! All in all a great city and a great weekend! Can't wait to go back!