Weekend Exploring

So apparently Barcelona has amazing architecture everywhere you go. We have been able to do a lot of exploring this last week and have been pretty blown away by some of the places we have found. Sorry I have been such a lame blogger. It is pretty hard when you don't have the internet at your house. So here is a little update of some of the places we have been.

This is the Poble Espanyol. It is basically a reproduction of various Spanish villages from allover the country. The highlight of our visit was the glass blowing area. The two men working there were amazing. We watched as one of them made a horse out of a tiny ball of glass... amazing.  There was also a contemporary art exhibit that was really cool. It was a unique place, not quite what we were expecting, but neat to see nonetheless.

We explored the beach area that is by our house. There is a huge mall that was very tempting. You will all be surprised to hear that I have been to H&M, Mango, and Zara and purchased nothing. It has taken great strength, and a husband who refuses to give me any money...but I have made it through so far. It´s awesome to be living so close to the Mediteranean.

The highlight thus far has been Park Guëll. It is a Park that Antoni Gaudi constructed and it is amazing. Scott could not get over all the columns and archways. We spent all afternoon there and took a TON of pictures.

This is outside our church building. It is quite the hike to get here. Don´t worry that it is hard enough to pay attention to all three hours of churh regularly...try doing it when you do not understand a single thing they are saying. The first Sunday I was so confused because in Sunday school the teacher had "El Salvador" written on the board. My dad used to live there and I did not really see the relavence of the country to our lesson. Well those of you Spanish speakers can go ahead and stop laughing...apparently that is how you say "The Savior"...good to know.

We are really enjoying being here. Spain is an amazing country. Scott is making lots of Spanish friends in his classes. I am always so proud when he comes home and tells me he made some friends. He continues to struggle to understand one of his professors who mumbles and speaks really fast but that is why I keep urging him to make new friends. Hello, study groups! We miss all our family and friends but are so grateful for this adventure we are having. Pictures of our apartment and surrounding area to come.