Barcelona: Very Top Secret

Just photo evidence for this one. Barcelona was like a brand new flavor--never experienced anywhere quite like it. Gorgeous!

You know it's going to be a good trip when the airline hands out free SPAIN TIC TACS!

This sticker was stuck on our apartment's street door.

We stayed in the Gothic Quarter, where the buildings are so close together, you could hand a cup of sugar to your neighbor balcony-to-balcony.

We love food markets, and the markets in Barcelona did not disappoint. I especially loved the rainbow of fruit juices. I got at least one every day.

Russell especially liked the sheep faces. Yiiiiiiiikes!

Christopher Columbus Monument

Old Barcelona

Barcelona Cathedral

Street Art

Evening at Plaça Reial

The crazy gorgeousness of Sagrada Familia. Highlight of the entire trip!

I especially like the horse that is sniffing Baby Jesus.

This place was on a different level. Totally arresting!

The Rainbow Connection

Climbing Sagrada Familia's Towers

Back at the Market

Visiting the lucky geese in Barcelona Cathedral's Middle Courtyard.

More Gaudi architecture! That's Gaudi, not gawdy. (Although...)

Accidentally crashed a formal wedding at Santa Maria del Mar... Congratulations, Ramon and Carlotta!

Palau de la Música Catalana for some Spanish guitar music and dancing!

Speaking of dancing, another highlight: watching the Barcelona locals dance the Catalan Sardana outside the cathedral!