Spain: My List for Next Time

My time in Spain was just way too fast. I'm a little ashamed to say this now, but I wasn't expecting much from Spain. I don't know why I thought that. I was expecting just a huge city, where I wouldn't be able to be absorbed in the true culture of Spain, but I was so wrong. Barcelona is ALL about the culture of the Spanish and Catalonian people.

So, now that I've fallen in love with Spain, here is my list of must dos for my next visit:

1. La Boqueria: I literally had 15 minutes in the famous open market off of Las Ramblas. It is an open market filled with fresh fruit, meat, seafood and simple snacks. I got the most delicious tomato and herb filled empanadas and a kilo of cherries that took 5 people all afternoon to finish.

2. Montjuic: I regret not having time to go up to the mountain village of Monjuic. There is a castle and a small village town with lots of side attractions. One of the biggest draws is the water and light show at the fountain at night. I wasn't able to do it this time, but it's definitely on my things to do next time!

3. Monserrat: A monastery situated in the mountains near Barcelona. It is famous for their boy choir that sings every day. It is beautiful and very tranquil. It will definitely be something that will be high on my priority when I go back to Barcelona.

4. Churros con Chocolate: I must go back to Valdor again...but this time much sooner in my visit so I can visit multiple times. Also, I think ordering 4 churros for two people is plenty. LaCona and I ordered 6 and it was way too much for the two of us...and we are two major chocoholics.

5. Madrid: I wish I had time to leave the town of Barcelona to visit more areas of Spain but there just wasn't any time. I would definitely like to visit Madrid next time. I hear that it has a completely different feel to Barcelona. I would love to go next time.