Upon arrival we put our luggage in a locker near the AirBnb, then Eric left us immediately to play in a poker tournament. He made it through the first day, got into the top 25% before getting knocked out late into the second day of 7.
Susan and I walked all around including the Bari Gotic, which is where we were to stay, Plaza Catalunya, down La Rambla into the market, and onto Columbus at the bottom.
After checking into the AirBnb, which is a very large airy 2 ensuite king bedrooms with a very large, comfortable terrace, we went back to the market and picked up wine, Jamon, bread, cheese, etc and came back and crashed. Eric did not get home the first night until almost 1 am. Very long days! We’ve been visiting the sites, museums, etc, eating tapas, loving the fact that we are lucky with lovely weather. Apparently it was >1040 for several days before we got here, then poured rain for 2. We brought the sunshine and lower temps!
Day 2 we walked all around El Born, visited the Chocolate Museum, the Cathedral, and ate lots of tapas.
Day 3 Eric joined and we visited La Pedra Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, both by Gaudi, and the Casa Amattler, a typical Catalan mansion, whose family made their fortune importing chocolate from the Americas! who knew?
Next day Eric was back to the poker room. Susan and I spent the morning in the Picasso Museum, amazing! Then we headed to the beach.
Friday Eric was back to the poker room. Susan and I headed to Park Guell for more Gaudi architecture. The whole park was gorgeous; pictures do not do it justice.
Friday night we went to the Palau de Musica Catalan and heard the most amazing guitar trio & drummer: fantastic Spanish music with a couple who danced flamenco. The man was a truly stunning dancer! Eric missed it because we was still playing, and made it to day 2 of his tournament.
Saturday morning Susan and I headed to the Miro museum, had lunch with her friends from Philly then headed up to the Montjuic Castle, which was the first activity that was a bit of a disappointment, but it at least had spectacular views, and a fun funicular ride down!
Saturday night we had the most amazing meal at Los Coracoles. Eric arrived late because he was still playing poker. He came in 7th of 663 players and won over $20,000!!! What a great way to start the vacay!
Sunday was a day of eating, rest, and revisiting favorite spots on our last day in town.
Jo & Eric's travels 
Gorgeous pictures! Keep posting.
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Your visit reminds us of why Barcelona is one of our favorite and most eclectic cities in Europe. Don’t miss driving north to the Costa Brava.
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