Yes, I know. I got really behind on updating. The hostel we stayed at in Barcelona, while quite nice, only had two computers. I didn’t want to hog the internet too much so I didn’t go online often. But I’m alive!

Barcelona was wonderful- I’m already thinking of the things I’d like to do when I go back. I’d never really been a big Gaudi fan from the pictures I’d seen, but seeing the actual architecture was an entirely different experience. I think my favorite was Park Guell.

We didn’t go to see the inside of anything because it was all so expensive. Again, another trip. But we did have a lot of fun! One night we went out with a bunch of kids from the hostel and then another night we hung out with Hugo’s friend, Ernesto. Ernesto has lived in Spain for a few years and was really great about showing us around. He’s a nice guy and it was fun to meet someone that Hugo has spoken of so fondly.

I have plenty more stories with specific details, but for now I’ll just say that Barcelona was great. We arrived in Rome late this morning and are staying in what’s basically this woman’s spare apartment. We have our own kitchen and everything. After several days in a hostel and several more to come, it’s a welcome luxury!

We’ll be heading out to see the sights soon. I’m trying to post pictures- the computer in Barcelona didn’t recognize my converter so I couldn’t do it there.