Because we didn't achieve anything yesterday we decided to spend an extra night and have 2 full days in Barcelona. After a long night's sleep ventured out into Barcelona city. Stopped into a cafe for breakfast and planned our day. Decided to amble around the streets to get our bearings. Checked out a few shops along the way and bought Chris a long-sleeved T-shirt as was pretty cold. Stumbled across covered market. Loads of fresh produce, meat, cheese and lo...

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...