Walking up the stairs from the metro in Barcelona, I was greeted by some very interesting sights right off the bat on Las Ramblas - Barcelona's main pedestrian walkway. Masses of tourists mill around an endless array of human statues, street performers, artists and hustlers.

La Sagrada Familia - Antonio Gaudí's final work. Only half complete after more than 100 years, it is Barcelona's most visible and striking cathedral. Google Map

Some of the intricate artistry outside the cathedral. The pictures do not do it justice.

"How much further to the top?"

The "fruit baskets" on top of the spires.

The Passion Façade. This section is controversial because it's Cubist architecture doesn't really fit with the rest of the cathedral.

Inside Parc Güell - another Gaudí creation.  Google Map

The Teatro Griego (Hall of 100 Columns). It actually only has 86. I counted.

Lexi (the first Newfie I've ever met!)

We sat on the curb and ate the best falafels. I re-visited this place almost every night.

Lexi and I out on the town.

We found a bar that served absinthe. Nasty stuff. I don't remember much of what happened after this.

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I was lucky enough to catch Zorro fighting a ninja on Las Ramblas. Not an everyday sight!

Another Gaudí building

This Canadian girl was traveling with her mom!

I have absolutely no recollection of this photo or the people in it. Must have been a good night.

Who knew Norwegians like the Leafs?

The next day, a Montrealer named Paul and I headed off on a daytrip to the monastery at Montserrat. The day after that, I was a good tourist and saw lots more of Barcelona.