Dia Uno

 

I finally arrived! After two full days of traveling I made it to Barcelona. There was little trouble finding my bag at the airport but luckily it made it here!
As soon as I had my bags I quickly cabbed it straight to my school making it just in time as all of my classmates were leaving for a hike. The hike was up a hill that overlooked the whole city and beach. The view was incredible and made me forget about how extremely tired and thirsty and hungry I was!
When we got to the top we went to this tiny restaurant called Can Marti that was basically a whole in the wall. They served us a huge catalonian meal. First was cooked eggplant and red bell pepper with some olives, then ensalada with tuna, then a catalonian classic pan con tomate, then there was sausage and lamb, and papas fritas, and to top it all off some ice cream and a cortado which was an expresso with a small amount of milk and sugar that is common to drink after a large meal. We also got to drink from this thing in which the point is to pour it into your mouth as you slowly extend your hand as far away from your mouth as possible and then back with out spilling. There was mixed success!
After we made it back down the hill I finally had the chance to go to my homestay and move in. After doing that I tok a small nap, ate dinner at 9, and then met up with Chris for a casual night at L’Ovella Negra. Its a great hole in the wall bar on an alley a couple streets off las ramblas. A perfect blend of travelers from all over the globe and locals and of course a pitcher of sangria for only 10 euros!
Overall a great first day and I am so happy I just hit the ground running!