Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28
We packed everything for the three of us in two 21” bags and two 25” bags plus 3 matching carry bags. Stored cruise bags (one 25” & one 21”) in a locker at the Barcelona airport, new terminal – Called Terminal 1 – lower level. Paid for 24 hours (4.90), then paid for the other days when we returned. Bought a T-10 ticket for €7.70 (10 subway rides – can use for more than one person). Took a train to our hotel, “Hostal Neutral”, a Rick Steves’ recommendation in the Eixample area on Rambla Catalunya, balcony view. Great price, great location. Lots of outdoor café tables in the center parkway of the boulevard, with the corresponding restaurants across the street on either side. Small tapas dinner at Taller de Tapas for €30. Popular non-seafood items: bombas (fried mashed potato balls), barbares (fried potato chunks with cheese), croquet pernil (deep-fried ham & cheese) and Catalan fresh tomato bread. Our waiter said Barcelona tap water is bad; he never drinks it. We found it to be true over much of Europe (& the USA); most people prefer to drink bottled water.
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