Waterfront, Paella, Shopping and Opera

After the crazy day yesterday, we decided to head down to the waterfront (we wanted to check out the Picasso museum but it was closed today.) We walked down La Rambla checking out the crazy characters.

When we got to the waterfront we walked along the boardwalk enjoying the water and sea breeze. Then hunger struck by the ocean we though it's about time we check out some Paella. We ordered the "Lazy Man's" fish-only Paella. Lazy Man because all the shellfish were un-shelled. The Paella was AMAZING but rich and filling!!! Very tasty.

We thought we would head to the ocean for some swimming but there was an extra long line to pick up our opera tickets and I thought we would not have enough time.

So we went SHOPPIN'! And I finally got a pair of shoes from Spain! They are grey suede shoes. Awesome! We also picked up some more chocolate!

After shopping we headed back to the hotel to change and get ready for the opera. Carmen was awesome... the lead was not powerful enough in my opinion bit Don José and Micela were breathtakingly amazing! And the sets and costumes were SICK! there was a giant bull and cars that drove, and torches on fire... all I kept thinking was WOW! The set designers actually came out at the curtain call!

Can't believe tomorrow is our last day in Barcelona... what I can't believe more is that the day Anna and I are leaving, Spain's unions are striking for the first time in eight years! The news is reporting that up to 60% of the flights could be canceled! So far both of our flights are okay. Keep you fingers crossed!