Friday, December 28, 2012

First Night In Barcelona

On the day we arrived in Barcelona, we were so worn out from the 8-hour flight that we checked-in at our hostel and slept for about four hours.  It was around 6 pm when we woke up due to hunger, so we decided to walk around Las Ramblas to look for a place to eat.  Not far from out hostel is the Guell Tapas, and since we weren't picky that night, we decided to chance it.

For starter, Kepi and I shared a plate of crispy, deep fried baby squids.  We were happy with this choice as the baby squids were crispy and tasty.  I highly recommend this as a starter or appetizer.  Even Kepi, who's a bit picky with some types of food, loved this dish.

 For our entree, we shared a plate of Seafood Paella.  This was ok and there was nothing spectacular about it; I've had better Paella before.  This dish was good and satisfying.

While enjoying our dinner, I was learning the maps and points of interests in Barcelona when I glanced upon this short description of Placa Reial.  I thought it was hilarious.  Kepi and I had a good laugh.

After our dinner, we walked around the famous La Rambla.  That night, the Christmas lights were on, there was a chill in the Barcelona air, and the Christmas markets nearby attracted people like flies.

La Rambla was full of life...just as I remembered when I visited during my college days.  It felt great to be in Barcelona again.


6 comments:

  1. nice dishes from Spain ;) hope to see more post of your travel there in Barcelona ;)

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    1. Thank you for visiting. Yes, I'll have more posts to come.

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  2. just so jealous! i keep trying to find ways to get back to barcelona :)

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    1. I hope you will visit Barcelona again. December is a great month to visit as the weather is cool and mild.

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  3. I can taste how crispy the baby squids through your photo. It reminds me of the crispy crablets also. I am craving for seafood paella, I don't think there's a resto in Abu Dhabi which specializes in paella.

    Happy new year Kayni and to your family. I wish you the best of everything (especially in your health). :)

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  4. I've never had baby squids before but like witsandnuts, it reminded me of crispy crablets that I love to dip in vinegar.

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