Our first full day in Barcelona and 3rd M is having fun and making friends. Africa (pictured below, what a great name) and 3rd M had a great time running back and forth, up and down on the steps in front of the harbor. Her mom is from El Salvador and her dad is from Guyana and they have a restaurant here in Barcelona. The mom was surprised when we told her we not only knew where Guyana was but that we had been there.

Farther down the path we got to pop bubbles. These were not your everyday bubbles mind you. These were huge, run after, jump into the air and throw your hat at to pop bubbles. What a great way to make money. Parents are happy to give up a few coins for someone to entertain their children. 3rd M spent more time going for the can full of change than the bubbles though. I would like to think that has to do with making shaky can noises but I could be wrong. We eventually had to pry the can out of his hands after he had run a good distance off from the bubbles clutching the can to his chest. In my parent panic I did not catch a picture of this theft but I think the bubble makers understood once we brought the can back and took a crying 3rd M away.

So far we have had perfect weather. Warm enough to go swimming but not so hot you get soaked on the walk to the beach. It rained last night and we were told that is the first rain the city has seen in 2 months. Las Ramblas was packed with people all day but especially tonight as we walked home from the beach. We are all enjoying Barcelona and happy that we will be here for a few more days. Having Uncle G with us for the first few days is nice and 3rd M was happy to see him. We also appreciate an extra set of hands to corral 3rd M.