Shenanigans Crossing Borders

One of the craziest parts of being in Spain, after almost 2 months of being abroad, is being in a country where you understand, and can be understood by, everyone!

Well, at least JP could. With nearly 30 years of Spanish, JP was in his element, and everyone was happy to talk, chat, share news and suggestions. Overall, just a refreshing time

JP got out early with the dogs and saw the steam rising over Dosrius! The town is a cute little place, with plenty of side-streets that all lead back to the main church.

While walking, he found a guy who listens to his radio every morning, chilling, looking over the main “circle/intersection” of Dosrius.

I guess if I’d been working for 2-3 hours and wanted to take a break and watch the sun rise and the town come alive, this would be the place to do it.

We struck out early enough to sit in some fun rush our traffic. Today was our day to visit the Pablo Picasso museum.

If you want a place that gives you his history, the evolution of his art, and the ways in which his artistic mediums changed, this is it.

Almost the entire complex of buildings (it seems like 6 were all stitched together) were dedicated to Picasso and his art. There were some other artists highlighted and listed, yet they weren’t a distraction, more like an enrichment.

Through the entire exhibit you can see why Picasso is a master.

Just incredible!

In the gift shop we even saw the piece that inspired Eema’s needle point.

After our museum tour, we walked through some parts of Barcelona, scoring some tasty strawberry gelato.

We walked through squares that held some old cathedral, and ventured around some artsy, overpriced shops.

And then the rumbly tumbly hangry children needed fooooooooood!

Stopping in the equivalent of a food court, we saw beautiful displays of fish, meats, household goods, baked goods, etc. We bought one of the best baguettes and had them slice it. Then we grabbed a couple wedges of sliced Manchego cheese, and this was an incredible snack for the ride home. The below shots are of some incredible looking, non-kosher sea food. The displays were beautiful!

Back at the house we ate, worked, built a fire, drank some cider, and relaxed. Tomorrow was another early morning and long drive, so let’s go!

Our neighbors made sure to say good night!

¡Buenas noches!