Sitges, Spain

We visited Sitges, Spain this weekend.  It is a beautiful beach town about a 40 minute drive south of Barcelona.  Chris (the German) from the lab invited us to go with him.  The day was absolutely beautiful and it was so nice to get out of the city.  Dave finally got to eat his first delicious paella! The paella served on campus is not delicious.  

Delicious paella

We have parrots!

Dave and Chris.
Notice that Dave is wearing shorts
and Chris is in a scarf and coat.

Sail boats and a sun set

Surfers about to hit the waves

Sitges

Poble Espanyol

Today we went to Poble Espanyol...

a Spanish village built in 1929, reproducing parts of towns
from all over Spain.

The village is filled with quaint streets and...

beautiful Spanish architecture.

There were numerous art exhibits including a Picasso room
(of course, no pictures were allowed inside the museum)

There were many small shops that sold Spanish crafts made by
artisans in the stores.  There were glass blowers, weavers,
and metal workers.  Instead of buying Spanish souvenirs,
we had delicious hot chocolate.  It was really REALLY delicious.

Of course Cervantes, author of Don Quixote,
was there...

and Dave got to reenact a scene from Blazing Saddles.

However, the most exciting part of the day
(according to Tabitha) was what we saw
on the way to Poble Espanyol.

A day in the life

We live in a hilly part of Barcelona...

near Dante Alighieri Street.

There are many stairs and...

escalators on the streets! (there are two escalators in this picture)

We can see our work (look for the tall clock tower and church)
from Dante Alighieri. 

(Almost) Everyday we buy fresh bread...

and fresh fruits and vegetables.

We can buy dried meats, or...

fresh meat and...

fish. (Check out the knife that the fishmonger is holding).

On nice days we drink coffee outside...

and watch kids ride the carousel-like thing.