I didn't have much time to recover before Jeff and Bethany arrived in Barcelona, so I was a little worn out by the time they got here. It was a hard week for classes too. During the week we met up for a few breakfasts and dinners. We ate good meals and had good conversations. I took them to my favorite restaurant Mamacitas and we had a wonderful meal followed by an unexpectedly delicious desert: sliced oranges flambeed in white wine with a brulee on top and chocolate sauce. It was really delicious - just light and unexpected and fresh. One of the best desserts I've ever had, truly.
Friday we took a day trip to the town of Girona, about an hour and a half by train, and happened upon a really cool garden with ruins and a city wall that remained about a third of the way around the city. We walked the entire thing. Again, an unexpected find that was thoroughly enjoyed. After that we went home and cooked a Fish Feast of tuna and salmon that they had bought from the Boqueria Market that morning. We somehow managed to cook the whole meal perfectly and ate until we couldn't eat anymore. It was a really good meal, and homemade at that!
Saturday we went to the port and Barceloneta. It was a nice, relaxing day. At night we headed to Montjuic for the light show at the Magic Fountain. The fountains were built in 1929, which is really quite impressive considering they're still pretty, well, impressive. They play classical music and change the lights and the water - we all really liked it, maybe even better than fireworks we decided.
The visit flew by being so busy, but I was so glad to have them and my only regret is that I couldn't have been a better host! Seeing them made me a little homesick, but I'll be home all too soon I'm sure.
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