Back from Barcelona

Was in barcelona this weekend - another fantastic city. After a little
difficulty getting the chinese member of our crew across the border, we
settled in and saw some wonderful modernista architecture - including
the Sagrada Familia cathedral, and the Casa Batllo - both conceived by
Gaudi, a famous architect in Barcelona. Probably the coolest things we
did involved going out to see the bars and clubs. There are some GREAT
clubs in that town. One night, we went to an old dance hall that was
playing salsa and cha-cha music, and then at about 2 am, it turned into
a youthful dance club with great music and a totally different crowd. It
was really interesting to see that change from the older people in the
beginning of the night, to the young crazies later. And then the
costumed maniacs that went on stage at 6 am (our cue to leave).
Other exciting things - Picasso Museum, Contemporary Art museum (in
general, i don't understand contemporary art - can someone inform me? I
always feel like the artists are just making fools of us), Different
plazas and fountains.
We also spent time with Sotiris - who put us up for the weekend. Quite
generous of us, and continued to reaffirm my belief that greek people
may be the greatest in the world. He also informed me that the Greeks
actually discovered america in 300 bc, but thought it was worthless, so
they left.
anyway, today is election day, so i'm sure i'll have more thoughts
later.