Sunday 2/16 we slept late, after the soccer game, and spent the entire morning inside the apartment. Breakfast, Olympics, school work and minecraft videos. We then headed out for lunch of Mabret's choosing. En route, in front of City Hall, (reminiscent of our visit in 2004) we came upon a peaceful demonstration or two. The first to protect dogs and the second to help Venezuelans. Both calm, friendly and peaceful.
Next was lunch, and then off to the 3pm Sunday free admission to the Picasso Museum. Or that was the plan. When we arrived at the museum, we encountered a kilometer long line to enter. Roman saw the line and said ....."that long a line just to see art!"
We tried to wait it out in the museum shop, but 45 minutes later there was still a very long line. I guess that money saving idea needed better planning and kids who do not oppose standing in long lines.
We walked around and then headed back to Placa Reial (our square) for play time (soccer in the square) and cheap toy negotiations with the hawkers. The negotiations here in Barcelona are much more reasonable than in Rome and boys had fun with light up shooting/spinning things and annoying whistles. Ah, what I'll do to keep them happy and maybe get them into a museum next time.
Well after dark we headed the 10 feet to the apartment for dinner. Mom made pasta again and a Caesar salad that got raves reviews. Both boys truly enjoying the home made dressing.
Monday 2/17 was more of the same, but included a long walk to the beach for beach soccer and finally a "good" meal for Katie and I.
The beach was beautiful on the 50+ degree, sunny day and the boys played with some nice teenagers from France.
