It's Only Been One Week?!

Smiling person at sunset with cityscape in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.
Alison Castaneda
 September 9, 2015

It has been a little over a week since I arrived in Barcelona and I can say I have never been busier in my life. It feels like I’ve been here for months because I’ve done so many things and visited so many new places.

Barcelona is BEAUTIFUL. The food is delicious (I love the café con leche) and the architecture is amazing. The city is always alive, it is quite different to what I’m used to in my little suburban town in California, but I enjoy this change of pace.

I’ve included some photos I’ve taken at the places I’ve visited so far. I hope you enjoy!

1. Wall mural with a smiling person and graffiti. 2. Faded writing on a beige wall. 3. Tall, ornate church spire against blue sky. 4. Chocolate cake with lit number 20 candles. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

The second day I was in Barcelona, it happened to be my birthday so my host Mom got me the most delicious chocolate cake I have ever had in my life!

Graffiti of a smiling person with text on a wall under an air conditioner. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Gothic cathedral interior with tall arches and stained glass windows. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

These were taken in el Catedral de Barcelona.

Gothic church interior with tall arches and stained glass windows. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Majestic cathedral interior with tall columns and stained glass windows. Historic building facade with detailed murals and balconies. Person sitting on sandy beach near sea lions. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

These buildings are in the Gothic Quarter. The second photo is the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona.

Gothic cathedral interior with tall columns and stained glass windows. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Gothic cathedral interior with tall arches and stained glass windows. Stone building with ornate frescoes and iron balconies. Person sitting on a beach among seals, ocean in the background. Coastal town with white buildings and terracotta roofs under a cloudy sky. Seaside town with beach and waves, surrounded by hills and houses. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Beachfront cityscape with sandy beach, overcast sky, and seaside buildings. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

These were taken in Peñíscola. There is a castle that is located on top of a hill where you can see the whole city from.

Coastal town under cloudy skies. Plate with melon and ham slices, glass of white wine nearby. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

  

Beachfront buildings under cloudy skies. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

This is some of the food we had in Peñíscola. The first one is melon con jamón and the second is crema catalan, which were both really good!

Oceanfront buildings under cloudy sky. Plate of ham and melon slices, glass of white wine. Small bowl of caramel dessert with a spoon. Narrow cobblestone street with scooter parked. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Seaside town with sandy beach, cloudy sky, and buildings on a hill. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Narrow alley with balconies on both sides, leading to a view of the sea. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

  

In the streets of Peñíscola.

Narrow European street flanked by balconies. Large pan of paella with lemon wedges and seafood. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Narrow alley with balconies leads to the sea. Bright paella with seafood and lemon wedges on a table. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

The first photo is paella de mariscos and the second is paella tradicional from Valencia which contains chicken and vegtables.

Narrow pedestrian street with balconies overlooking the sea. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Narrow alley with balconies, leading to a sea view. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

The streets in Valencia. The architecture here is different than Barcelona's.

Modern architectural building with a cloudy sky, surrounded by greenery. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

   

Futuristic building with glass panels and a tall white structure under a cloudy sky. Large fish swimming in a blue-lit aquarium among smaller fish. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

  

Futuristic building with tall white structure and cloudy sky. Large fish swimming in blue aquarium. Translucent jellyfish floating in dark water. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

On the last day of the trip, we visited the L'Oceanogràfic aquarium in Valencia and saw many different animals from all over the world.

 

 

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Alison Castaneda

<p>My name is Alison Castañeda and I&#39;m a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.</p>

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