Barcelona

Barcelona
Lots of color and light and joy here. The people like their late nights it seems. I Practiced spanish with locals. I went Sup paddle boarding again (done before) a blast; there was one cute instructor who every girl seemed to love. Subways here are much cleaner and walking the wharf and catching sunset with ice cream was super nice. Sitges Beach was great, lots of peddlers selling things though, crowded too, and people have to be okay with it being a beach where some choose to be nude. Lil weird at first. Parc Guell was gorgeous, tad hot out when we went. 
Tapas the other day there were delicious with sangria and at beach puttinh our toes in the sand was a must. Bike tour we had was such fun as well. I think people enjoyed that option as well. I felt like as a tour group we had more time in Barcelona and the vibes of the place relaxed us all. In the hostel bar three guys approached a friend and myself, clearly drunk, and I normally would have been starry eyed and impressed but in my tired state I just didnt care. I wanted sleep. I saw a flamenco show in town with some of our group and got to have a nice drink with our tour director and learn more about her and her life. I do not know maybe there is something wrong with me or about this, me not wanting to party or be crazy anymore. I am getting a cough too so that doesn't help as much. I noticed some people do not like me maybe because of my intense personality or their lack of maturity for that I am not sure. I strongly enjoy intelligent conversations with depth and there is a time and moments to be fun and goofy and whatever. I just feel that sometimes when people are under the influence some of them expect you will be just like them or better or why don't you loosen up; I actually think I do and I have in my own way. Barcelona is a city that you can just wander the streets and look around you because there is a lot to see and do and if not everyone wants to do what you are doing, you will find something else to do. I also think we are at the brink of feeling crabby with one another and maybe ready to go home. At least, maybe me that is...
Until next time, Moxie signing off to get ready for the farewell dinner 😢


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