Barcelona, Spain

     This photo was taken with a long lens from the castle/fortification on top of one of the city's hills. Central is the Cathedral in its final stages of construction.
     Barcelona is a wonderful visit. It is a city with vibrancy and color. It has beautiful buildings and a great beach scene. The food is excellent and the whole idea of Tapas is lived well.
     Some people complain that there are a great many tourists and my usual comment is, "If you do not want to be surrounded by tourists, go to the Sahara or maybe the Congo." There are reasons why tourists go to pretty, safe and interesting places. There are reasons why they stay away from others.
     The trick for us is to learn to experience the city like a native and watch the tourists like we are not one of them.