Where are we?: Germany
countries Visited: 9
Days on the Road: 111

Monday, March 11, 2013

La Rambla- Barcelona





 

 La Rambla in considered the most popular street in Barcelona. It stretches 1.2 km, from the Port, to what I would take as the city center. It is a lively street, with lots to see and do, attaches to many of the major attractions, and has a great night life as well. All this considered, it should be very easy to find, and it is; for most people.

   After a quick shower at or hostel, as exhausted as we were, we set off to make the best of the afternoon, and locate some of the things on our list to do. We had a map, but this did not seem to help. I myself have a pretty good inner compass, and Kristen and I have been doing very well at figuring our way around the many cities we have visited, but this day was not our day. We wandered here, there and everywhere, finally stopping at an information center to ask. We got another map, spun around in circles a few times, and low and behold, it was right there, across the street.

   So it is the most famous street in Barcelona, not only for it’s fun filled activities and many kiosks, but also for the huge amount of petty crime. Many have gotten their wallets, purses, and passports stolen, and you won’t even know until it’s too late! So with a firm grip on or bags, we continued along to the tiny souvenir shops, flower and jewelry stores, living sculptures and much, much more. We followed it down to the Port and back up, finding the theater, and the Boqueria Market, which we will leave for another day.

   We came back later that night, to find the Travel Bar for dinner, and the street was still alive, so much to see and do. If you are ever in Barcelona, definitely take a stroll down La Rambla, but remember to watch your bag!

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