Los primeros dias

Our first few days in Barcelona have been very hectic.  On our first full day we did some apartment hunting and found one we really like, but aren't able to move into for a couple of weeks.  We therefore had to find a temporary apartment, rather than live in a hotel until then.  Finding one that would accept dogs was a bit of a challenge, but we found one and moved there sight unseen.  Luckily, it is really nice, and in a pretty cool neighborhood called Gracia.  The taxi had a challenge navigating the numerous narrow, one-way streets to get us here, and lugging all of our luggage up two flights of stairs wasn't fun, but we are here, and are enjoying having such luxuries as a kitchen and a washing machine (although figuring out how to use the dish washer and washing machine was quite a challenge).

Probably the most fun we've had was sitting in a police office for hours with many other people trying to get a national identification number.  Bureaucracy is the best!!!   After a few hours, David was able to get part of the process completed (go UK passport!).  Tabitha will have to wait until David has his to apply, since she has an American passport. 

Barcelona has been a really cool city so far.  Very easy to get around, either via foot (which we have done a lot of), or metro.  We have already had some wonderful meals (quartered lamb, iberian hams, white bean stew, even olives that David doesn't hate!).  The coffee is also wonderful. 

Max is doing well, and is rapidly adjusting to life in the city.  We think he misses an abundance of grass, but all of the interesting smells seem to make up for it. 

We've taken a few pictures we will try to post later, but we have to go watch the Barca game right now!