Barcelona Babes!

Today was spent at the beach in Barcelona. I have to say that Barcelona is certainly a dream come true for any 18 year old! Kevin was able to order a Pina Colada and then sit on the beach, or float in the water and watch the many, MANY, topless swimmers and bathers. Being the true Americans that we are, these sights are still able to make us a bit uncomfortable and, I'll admit, make us share the occasional giggle. There truly are some people that should just not be allowed to go topless! ANYWAY, the beach was wonderful. The water was warmer than that in Rhode Island, but definitely not as warm as our own Arabian waters. We were diligent to put on suntan lotion all over our white bodies, but seemed to forget our bright, smiling faces. We are all red faced tonight and most definitely look like tourists!

We shared a meal at KFC since we had promised Brian fried chicken and then took in a movie. We saw Super 8, which was shown in it's original version (english). We have found that in all the European cities we've visited, the movies are always shown in their original english version with the native language posting the subtitles. I wonder how people here (and in Holland and Switzerland, etc., etc.) feel having to watch movies with subtitles. I avoid subtitled movies as it seems that I am reading and not watching the film. Also, it still amazes me that wherever we go, most everyone knows english. It really makes it easy for us American travelers, but also makes me feel inadequate that I haven't mastered a second language.

I also did laundry today with the typical european washing machine. They are tiny and only wash...no dryers here. Right now all of our shirts, shorts, and delicates are hanging on the balcony to dry. This is certainly a sight I never get used to!

We rode the Metro (underground) to the beach today. The trains here are very clean and we saw security personnel on every train and at every stop. What a wonderful system. The directions were so clearly posted that even I could navigate my way around. This is something else we are lacking in the good ole USA.

As soon as we came in from our movie all 4 computers were fired up along with one blackberry. Even on vacation, we still need our technology. Good thing we have this though as our TV has one english speaking station and today the only choice of shows was Columbo! Oh Apple TV, we miss you too!