Carpenters in Honduras: Spain Part II

Marcus and I have been delayed in updating our blog because we have been so busy working on our bid list. We should know the identity of our next post by mid August. Very exciting.

Of course we had an amazing time and created some great family memories. We left Denia and drove up the cost to Barcelona, stopping on the way in Taragona (a Roman spa town which was the home of Julius Ceasar) for a quick bit to eat and some sight-seeing. We sat with a view over the Mediterranean and an ancient amphitheatre.

After arriving in Barcelona, we enjoyed a nice dinner with Art, Patty, and Mark. We found a gem of a tapas bar whose staff were very fond of Desmond.

The next morning, we flew to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. For three days we walked through old medieval neighborhoods, stopping in cafes, more tapas bars, and old churches. The streets, especially after the rain, made us feel like we were travelling back in time to medieval Europe. We also drove out to Costa del Muerte, which is the continental counterpart of the west coast of Ireland. Lots of quaint fishing villages and breathtaking coastline.

We then returned to Barcelona for some hardcore sightseeing. Without a doubt our favorite spot was the Sagrada Familia. Gaudi’s unfinished Roman Catholic Church is something everyone should see regardless of your religious persuasion. When completed it will surely be one of the world’s architectural treasures. Amazingly, it has been a work in progress for over 100 years. They say that it will take another quarter of a century to complete. We enjoyed walking up and down the hilly streets and eating at different restaurants every night. Desmond enjoyed walking around as well and became an expert hand holder by the end of the trip. Lots of parks and funky buildings. A very pedestrian friendly city, and one in which anybody would love to live.

The two weeks of visiting old friends and sightseeing was much needed. We enjoyed it thoroughly. While we had a great trip, we were both happy to return home (Desmond could have probably stayed and checked out Barcelona longer). Desmond was amazing on the flight home; we could not have asked for a better performance from him. I think we’ve set the foundation for a good traveler.

Now for Desmond’s next adventure---pre-pre-school….