Day 3: A baby and a city tour

Day 3 was definitely our most exciting day here so far.  After being more than a week late, we can finally say we are an aunt and uncle!!  Katie and Dave welcomed Chelsea into the world late last night our time and though we weren't there in person it was as if we were there thanks to technology.  We sat in the waiting room on my mom's tablet and was there as Dave came to give the good news.  We also got a first look at the beautiful baby and we're even present via video chat in the family pictures!   We are so excited for the family and have already picked her up something.  She will be spoiled!  Mom and baby are doing great!! We had some trouble sleeping last night and were exhausted today but it was all worth it!!

We had an amazing opportunity today with uncle Dave and aunt Aurora and some of her friends to take a private tour of the city.  It was pretty slick to have your own tourguide, driver and a Mercedes van to see the sights in!  We started at mounjuic and the Olympic games stadium.  We could go right in and walk around and had a fantastic view of the city and the sea from up high.  Our guide was such a wealth of information and it was so great to get.a feel for the real Barcelona and not just the tourist things.

From there we visited a park of Gaudi.  He is a world famous architect who was brilliant and also thought to be mad as well!!  It was such a strangely beautiful park but just jammed with people.  Google him and take a peak.  We then headed to the Sagrada familia which is a world famous church.  It was spectacular!  http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/sf-eng/docs_instit/images.php
We got to go inside and walk around as well.  It is just absolutely massive.  I wish I could write more about it but I have to wrap it up soon!  Lunch followed at a delicious tapas restaurant.  Our guide got us started with some french fried eggs!  Sounds gross but was delicious.  The food here is amazing... Probably why we aren't taking the elevator up 7 stories to our flat.  Fantastic day with fantastic people.

On our way back we did a bathroom pub crawl!  Everytime either one of us had to go use the bathroom,  we went into a public for a drink.  The public washrooms came at a price anyways so why not get something in return!  We had a very interesting shot called the penetrating vibrator!  The bartender wouldn't tell us what was in it until after . I don't remember everything in it but I know there was vodka answer absinthe and he laughed and said It wasn't a ladies drink!!
Dinner was at a pizzeria near our place. The pizza is so good because the cheese is so delicious and the toppings so fresh!!

Time to tidy up and pack up as tomorrow we head to Andorra!  The smallest country you have never heard of!

Xoxox