The kids had a three day weekend. Friday was La Diada...a sort of Memorial Day when the Catalans commemorate when they lost the civil war to the Spaniards. Odd, but there you go. Lots of yellow and red striped flags adorn businesses, cars, apartment windows and villas. It's a big day for them. So, no school on Friday. Andrea went to a friends house half way through the day and Nick and I packed up the kids to join the Hellenders for an afternoon on the beach. We left at 4 pm. I love that about Barcelona. It was still sunny enough and warm enough to enjoy the next 3 hours at the beach. We headed home to clean up and then rejoined the Hellenders at our new favorite restaurant, La Bollera. It's located in an old bowling alley. Mostly they serve grilled meat and vegetables but it's consistent and easy. Most importantly, the kids all enjoy it.
Saturday came bright and early. The girls were out of some toiletries so we decided to head to the mall/Eroski to get some quick shopping done. Apparently the day after La Diada is like the day before Thanksgiving in the US. We waited about 40 minutes in line to buy our things. We were waiting in the candy/cookie aisle...so not the place you want to be for 40 minutes because suddenly LOTS of things seem like a good idea to purchase. We eventually made it out and the family decided to head to Natupark. That's the place where we were all hooked up to climbing aparati and manuevered through ropes, ladders and suspension bridges up in the trees. It was great fun. After challenging ourselves on the courses for three hours Andrea made Chicken parmigiana for us for dinner. Alexa made chocolate covered banana slices for dessert.
Sunday we made it back to church for the second week in a row. We met some people visiting the city for the week from LA. They were on their way home the next day and said they really enjoyed their time in BCN. The kids enjoy going to this church because it is beautiful and old...and ok really because they have coffee and cookies after. (grin) Food motivates my kids every time. I'm looking to get the kids Confirmed this year. So if one of them asks you to be their sponser...just think, what a great excuse to come visit the city.
And we're back at school this week. I started my Spanish class today. I hope it gets easier because half the time my brain couldn't keep up with the rest of the class. And I'm back in pottery class. I've finished a bowl already and am working on a pitcher. I'll post pics when I can.
No pics this week...the camera needed re-charging. Hope to get some soon.
Love you all
Bren
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