...because we discovered Agua de Valencia...

...and it is NOT like 'Vichy Catalan' sparkling water. A friend arrived to visit who had seen the movie "Los Pasajeros Amantes" by Almodovar, where the passengers were drinking "Agua de Valencia" and he wanted to try it. We found it, appropriately and coincidentally, in a little bar in Calle Valencia.  A potent mix of gin, vodka, cava and orange juice. One glass is more than enough!

UN BESO: Agua de Valencia, X

...because my Sunday croissant is gift wrapped....

...like a little present, making it even more delicious!  Bought from a little bakery, on a beautiful corner of Barcelona.

UN BESO: Saint Honore, Valencia 312, X

...because the best Peruvian restaurant must be the ones the Peruvians go to....

...Tanta, the Peruvian restaurant that the Peruvians go to... it must be good!  I have never been to Peru and only have my Peruvian friends to guide me and this is where they come (when they are not actually cooking food Peru).  It is a little 'mini-break' from tapas and a culinary journey to another continent. Delicious! 

UN BESO: Tanta, Calle de Corsega, 235,Barcelona X
Tanta Barcelona

...because Barcelona is besotted by books and roses..

 ...dia de Sant Jordi, 23 April, the other Valentine's Day, when Barcelona is besotted  by books and roses.  The day that every corner has a little stall.  A day when the streets are full and every woman walks with a rose in her hand.  A day of appreciation and love.  A day when the city smiling!


UN BESO: St Jordi Day, 2013, X

St Jordi Day 2012

...because of a most beautiful full moon sunset...

UN BESO: from the luna llena over Barceloneta X

...because of 24hours Floristeria Navarro...

...very conveniently located close to where I live, is this always bustling 24 hour florist.  Busy and beautiful.  There is something for everyone here - you can choose your own mix or choose something ready to go.  If that isn't enough, there are also plants and trees and herbs and... plastic flowers. 

UN BESO: Floresteria Navarro, Calle Valencia 320, X

...because I have my own moto...

...finally, after having the use of the motos of my very generous friends, I have finally got my own.  It really is the only way to get around this city and it makes life that much easier to zip  between here (the city) and there (the beach)!

UN BESO: my shiny, new Piaggio, X