The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of changes. My mom headed back to New York. We had daylight savings time. Friends are here visiting. My brother and family and my father are here as well. Spring is here but it's been raining non-stop. Today it's beautiful though, despite the weather forecasts. We even discovered that we do get direct sun in our patio area; it just depends on the time of year. Maybe we can grow a pot of basil!We recently discovered a beautiful garden at the northern end of Barcelona. It's called the Jardin de Laberinto, and features a life-size labryinth in addition to other surprises at almost every turn. Isabel had a blast. Definitely worth a visit if you have the time. Great for kids.
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We also took a bus trip with the American Society of Barcelona to a castle near Lleida called Montsonis. The descendants of the original owners still occupy the 10th-century castle, but they've set off many areas for a viewing museum. It was replete with portraits of ancestors, dating back to medieval times, knights' armor, and dungeons! Afterwards we went to a local restaurant to have more calçotadas. We were in for some entertainment from a singer/keyboardist with "chariots of fire" and wedding-type repertoire and dance floor. Isabel got a kick out of dancing and was thrilled when she had to pick the cards to determine the lottery winner for the ham. The proceeds went to pay the musician!More pix >
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