Like New York there is just way too much to do in this city. We probably managed to do 25% of the things we wanted to. We jumped on the On/Off bus and started our day. First to Casa Batllo already the queue was massive, but not as impressive as the street scape of this piece. The colours and shapes are so vivid and fluid, makes you want to go home and smash some tiles. Back on the bus we toured further around until we reached the Magic Fountain and Mies van der ...

We're off the ship and depressed. Barcelona couldn't have turned on a more glorious day, but nothing could lift the spirits this morning. Depressed to have left the Magic behind, no one has had more than 5 hours sleep, and they're all about to suffer me not wanting to lose a day in a new city.We dump our bags at the hotel, get some pointers from the concierge then head off to find Las Ramblas - but we don't. A block or two too early means we much ...