Field Trip

Hi Everyone,
I just got back from my first field trip in about ....way too many years to count.lol The Spanish class decided to go out into the real world and use some of our new knowledge. The instructor took us on a tour of the Barri Gottic. You remember the day we went in search of a festival and basically were wandering the streets of the city? That was the Barri Gottic. It's a beautiful day here in Barcelona. It's sunny and about 68 degrees. Perfect weather for walking about.
We met outside a small cafe called Cafe Zurich. It was were the famous authors of the day used to gather and discuss what they were writing. We didn't go in or eat...that we saved for another day. We set off first to a small Convent that now has been reduced to a church. It's amazing to go from a bustling commercial center, turn the corner and walk behind a wall into complete peace. But, that is exactly what it was like as we entered the courtyard. It was so quiet and peaceful. The convent dates back to the middle ages. We went into another church a little later on in our tour that was also about the same age. It had the most amazing altars all the way around it. Almost like some churches have the Stations of the Cross...only these were like the giant gold/painted altar pieces behind the altars of American churches. And they lined the walls. There was some gorgeous paintings as well. I really like visiting the churches around here because they all have such amazing history and art. We also found some places that sell the Churros and chocolate that Joe and I have been looking for. It's called hot chocolate but is basically melted chocolate bars. And you dip churros, long strips of fried dough into the cup of melted chocolate. Joe and I think that sounds divine but we hadn't found it in our travels yet. Now, I have a whole slew of places to take him so we can check that off our list. We found a shop that sells Turron. Turron is a nougat made with almonds. Our orthodentist in Massachusetts said we have to try it. She said it's the best in the world. Everyone here says we have to wait until Christmastime because that is when it's fresh. We also walked by the bagel store, which may not sound like much to you but...it's the only bagel store in all of Barcelona...or even this region so it's a big deal here. Alexa has been asking for Bagels recently. She is in withdrawl so now we know how to fix that issue too. There wasn't a lot of Spanish speaking happening on this field trip. Jorge spoke to us in Spanish though, most of which I understood so that's progress right. I had one opportunity to speak to order lunch and flubbed it...I chickened out and just ordered by the number.lol Oh well, it was a good sandwich.
Barcelona is a really amazing city. The neighborhoods are all a little different. There is so much to see. So much history just out there hanging on the street corners. There is art everywhere, in the way a building is made, in decorations on public fountains and even the tiles you walk along the street.
Have I made you want to come visit yet? Cause...you know...anytime you want to come...the guest room is waiting.
Love you all