Arrived in Barcelona after what seemed like the longest trip ever. No sleep for me as usual on the plane. Taxi ride from airport was an experience and a half. No such thing as safe following distance here and I think indicators are for decoration only. However we made it in one piece to Hotel Espana just off La Rambla. Booked in for 2 nights. We were so shattered we lay down for a rest and crashed out for the entire night.

Hotel very nice. Building used to be an old monastery.