7/07 Barcelona, Las Ramblas

07 July 2008 - This is our first full day in Barcelona. Took a little while to get going, after a couple late nights and early mornings. Mallorie and I, along with our friend Nischa, who had joined us last evening (she flew in from Paris) had a late breakfast at a neighborhood café, then walked along the Gran Via, past the university, to the Plaza Catalunya. While there, we visited the El Cortez Inglés department store, and then moved on to strolling along Las Ramblas (or La Rambla - never sure?).

A few views from our (Mitch and Kathy's) apartment balcony ...




Walking along the Gran Via in Barcelona.


Hal and friend Nischa (visiting us from Paris) having breakfast at a neighborhood café ...


Some views around the Plaza Catalunya ...



The El Corte Inglés department store at the Plaza Catalunya ...


A couple views from the cafeteria on the top floor of El Corte Inglés, overlooking the Plaza Catalunya ...



Some pictures taken during our stroll along Las Ramblas ...




The Boqueria Market - just off Las Ramblas ...



And here are several shots of the produce being sold at the market ...












The Barcelona Cathedral ...






Miscellaneous other shots around town ...

The Columbus statue at the foot of Las Ramblas ...


Mallorie and Nischa near the Cathedral ...


The Metro ...


Building artwork detail ...