Morning

Barcelona

So this is the first trip since I arrived in Spain, Madrid, a national trip to Barcelona. I decided to go after classes, so took the train yesterday, and arrived at night. I ate some fried chicken and it was nice. The 27th is a very eventful day though.

Montjuïc Castle and Naval Museum

The castle provides really nice coastal views even including the cargo. On the other side I can see the hills and some coastal guns as well. The wind at the roof is nice. For the museum I really liked how they exhibit all the different types of vehicles. I recall the first segment is about the slave trade and how horrific it is. I enjoyed this museum as it is less naval warfare compared to some of the others that I have visited, and has more civilian vessels.

Casa Batlló

To be honest I just visited because of Google, I visited it at night to fit as much as possible in my schedule. In my opinion I can see how unique the building is. The night lights really make the place a little surreal.

La Mercè Parade

So as it turns out via sheer chance I have managed to arrive on the day of the La Mercè, so I was mostly confused and just vibing as I watch firecrackers across the streets. I mostly just enjoyed the atmosphere, I took part in a few as well mimicking the locals. I was a little worried it isn’t allowed but overall it was really exciting participating in another nation’s festival. In fact I stayed for a lot of the night that the next day I couldn’t get up.