Tuesday 29 May 2012

...because the best way around town in on the bicing...
















and rated top in by Monocle magazine's Transport Survey (June 2012)


I have watched the development of bicing from its introduction as a public transport system in 2007...it now spans the city, is organised, efficient (and even has its own App)and is an easy way to dash from one side of town to the other (no helmet required australians!). The only thing that hasn't developed quite as quickly as the system is the bike lanes... which do sometimes end abruptly leaving the option of a busy road (scary) or a busy footpath (illegal).


UN BESO: from bicing X

Monday 28 May 2012

...because I go away and then come back and the city is starting to summer...










..the plazas are alive, the sky is blue and summer is on the doorstep...



and that is UN BESO GRANDE: from Barcelona X

Sunday 20 May 2012

..because even tulips are besotted with Barcelona...








Not only is it the only tulip named after a city, but it is named after this city. 


UN BESO: from the beautiful pink Barcelona Tulip X

Sunday 13 May 2012

...because I found a tiny, delicious place for vietnamese food......





I love Spanish food but I also love variety and to find La Vietnamita was a treat.  It is a little restaurant tucked away in Gracia that serves a fresh, healthy taste of Vietnam... 


UN BESO: La Vietnamita,  Torrent De L'Olla, Gracia  X



Thursday 10 May 2012

...because my sunny Sunday run continues through Parc de Ciutadella..






















Parc de la Ciutadella is at end of the Arc de Triomf.  It is a beautiful oasis of green, the Central Park of Barcelona. Perfect for a Sunday run or for a Sunday picnic. 

UN BESO: Parc de la Ciutadella X

Monday 7 May 2012

...NOT besotted by the blight of Barcelona...





Barcelona is known for pick pocktes and petty crime and you can never be too careful.  They are everywhere, they are quick and they are rarely caught or punished.  
They are also rarely the Barcelones. 
It is the disgrace of Barcelona.  


The other night, when I was walking home after dinner, down the streets of Eixample, a man rode passed me on a bicycle, from behind, and snatched by bag from me, breaking the straps....


Luckily I was ok.


NO BESOS BARCELONA!

Friday 4 May 2012

...because of the coolest bathroom, in possibly the world...
















The space is only the beginning...it is the only bathroom (unisex) I know with a resident DJ on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights! It rocks... 


UN BESO: Boca Chica, Passatge de la Concepció



Wednesday 2 May 2012

...because of the Barcelona Open 2012 (final Nadal vs Ferrer)...
















Not the Australian Open but just as much excitement and action...


UN BESO:  Barcelona Open 2012 Final, Trofeo Conde de Godó, Barcelona