Originally when we came to Spain we thought that we would probably stay in Europe over the winter break, but during a low point, I impulsively booked us tickets back to California during the break. Before we leave we have some last minute "holiday" things to do here in Barcelona.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
Faith in her school’s Christmas concert, appropriately sings….
“We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving.”
I didn’t like being on the end where no one could see me,” Faith says.
“We could see you Faith,” we say.
Shopping at the Christmas Markets...
“Where’s the food?” a hungry Luke asks. “There must be some hot chocolate, chestnuts, tapas, gofres (waffles) around here somewhere?” Not exaggerating, there was not one stand that sold food. I think we have been programmed that an outing must include some kind of snack or treat to be complete. This concept obviously does not exist in Spain, and Luke and I leave starving, hoping there is still some chips and water left over in the mini van.
Faith in the El borne shopping district, which is home to many one of kind shops. More on Barcelona Shopping in the New Year.....
Family Photo at Parck Guell
It is a nice crisp clear Saturday and I convince all the kids to go to Park Guell. This is a Gaudi park that over looks the entire city. It was designed to be part of a master planned type neighborhood.
“Hey I recognize this from America’s Next Top Model,” blurts out Faith
Thanks Merel for taking our family picture.....
The “Muffin” Tree.
I bought our tree all wrapped up with twine, so it would be easier to get in and out of the elevator up to our apartment. When I unwrapped the twine we discovered our tree was as wide as it was tall. Luke names it “The muffin tree”.
Our Barcelona Christmas Tree.
Suddenly the time is flying by and it is time to catch our plane back to Los Angeles. I tell the kids to bring back all the clothes they have grown out of and write a list of "American" stuff they need to bring back with them. Time to go....
ox Andrea
