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Touring Spain

As a graduation gift, my parents allowed me to go on a Spanish holiday with my longtime boyfriend, Mike, and some other friends from college. I think the trip was the reward I earned for being able to finish school while doing all the extracurricular activities I love. We wanted to do something aside from lounging around on a beach and sun tanning, so we decided to visit the city of Barcelona. I’d heard of how it was Spain’s busiest, most exciting city. I wasn’t disappointed when I got there.

The first thing I noticed was the old but beautiful architectural style of the buildings in the city. I later learned the infamous Antoni Gaudi made most of the buildings. I got a feeling of going back through history while walking along the old streets and avenues of the old city. While Barcelona's day gig is a very fulfilling sightseeing journey, its lively nightlife is simply irresistible! The city is bursting with clubs and bars to party the night away. We had a blast as we went from one to the other, dancing, drinking, eating, and just hanging out. However, the soothing jazz music, the relaxed and romantic atmosphere, and a good meal made Carrer de Vallmajor my favorite spot.

Plenty of boutiques selling all types of goods are all over Barcelona, as well as other cities like Madrid, Ibiza, and Mallorca. I almost lost myself shopping and hunting for good bargains on some great bags, shoes, and accessories. Like most Spanish businesses, they all close for a 2 p.m. siesta, which I heard is sort of a tradition or cultural aspect of how the Spanish do business. They take credit cards and, of course, cold, hard cash. The euro is the currency in use since Spain is part of the European Union. You can also find a lot of locally made handicrafts, which are great for decorations around the house or as presents.

For my last three days, we spent them in Seville in Andalucia, Spain. I had never heard of the place before and, at first, I thought I’d rather spend it in another lively city, like Ibiza or Madrid. I changed my mind the moment I saw Un Patio en Santa Cruz, though. That cozy little hotel made me recall some pleasant childhood memories and dreams of being in a house made of candy. The place was a small hotel with only thirteen rooms but each room was complete with satellite TV, air condition, bathroom, and free Internet access. It has a great view from the top, overlooking one of the largest cathedrals in the world, La Garalda.

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