Barcelona

We just came back from our one week vacation in Barcelona and I gained 5 lbs.  The last time I was this heavy was when I was pregnant.

The food is absolutely amazing, from breakfast to dinner, we were well fed, very very well fed.  We usually have pastry and coffee at a local cafe, then head over to La Boqueria where the smell of the cured meat just makes you so hungry.  One of my friends who lived in Barcelona for awhile gave us the recommendations for restaurants and that was the best way to know where to dine in such short period of time.  One week is certainly not enough for Barcelona to eat and to see.

And candy stalls, so beautiful and tasty.

Fruit stands.  Are you kidding me?  The size of the figs, passion fruits, dragon fruits, and they are so yummy. 

(cuttle fish from Cerveceria Catalana)

(dessert from Bubo)

Besides food, we managed to walk around the Barri Gothic and El Born, Ciutat Vella and of course Rambalas.  We even went to Parc Guell and visited Casa Batllo.  This city is definitely doable with a 2 year old boy.  Ev got to eat ice cream every day (so that he would sit in the stroller for awhile) and new toy (yes, every day).

We also stumbled upon some artisan shops that makes ceramics, bags, jewelry, and all kinds of art objects.  Everyday, we had feast for our eyes and stomach.

Traveling with a young child is not a easy job but it is definitely possible if you are not too ambitious to want to see everything.  This way, you will have another excuse to visit Barcelona again!!