Barcelona
Spain | May, 2018
Number of days: 2
Where we stayed: our airbnb
Favorite spot: the ancient streets of the gothic quarter
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the sea & candied nuts
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sangria & paella
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sticky skin; noodle legs; and the excitement of experiencing a new country with your best friend
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a concert in the middle of the gothic quarter
the saxophone at Park Güell
“payback” by james brown
playlist at the bottom
Seville
Spain | May, 2018
Number of days: 2
Where we stayed: our airbnb (Imagen is the best)
Favorite spot: Casa de Pilatos or the Metro Parasol at sunset
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incense & gardens in full bloom
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chorizo & brie; pork cheek & ox tail
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culture & community
tired muscles from rowing around the Plaza de España
the immensity of experiencing the largest cathedral in the world
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flamenco dancing & religious processions
playlist at the bottom
Madrid
Spain | May, 2018
Number of days: 3
Where we stayed: our airbnb (not our favourite but great location)
Favorite spot: Palacio Real de Madrid
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rain, roses at Retiro Park, & body odor
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tapas, churros, & chocolate
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luxurious but urban: combining history with modernity
the nerves & exhilaration of witnessing a bull fight
being soaked from head to toe
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eerie silence & the intense celebration that occurs over the course of a bull fight
city streets & traffic
playlist at the bottom
Lisbon
Portugal | June, 2018
Number of days: 3
Where we stayed: our airbnb
Favorite spot: Plaza de Commercio
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salt & seafood
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sardines, pastéis de nata, & bacalhau à brás (salted cod)
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achy feet from the hundreds of stairs; inspiration & awe at the plethora of street art and color palettes; joy
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parting in the streets in celebration of the saints (St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter)
goofy mic tests in preparation for an outdoor orchestra in Praça do Comércio
playlist at the bottom
