Today is Spanish National Day..... Who knew... Not me I woke late and by the time I got out it was already 11am, I wanted to head down to La Rumbla which is a street full of shopping and restaurants and bars, I didn't get to check it out yesterday. But on my way there I see police blocking roads and can hear music and load talking over a PA system, so I change direction to see what this commotion is all about. I get to the main square where all the activity is an...

Today is my first full day in Barcelona and I have organised a 2 hour Segway Tour so I can get my bearings and see some of the main sights, then tonight I will be heading out to see a flamenco dancing music and dancing show. The Segway tour wasn't until 1pm so I had a nice relaxing morning, found a spot to have breakfast and then wandered around a little (found the adidas store which I would return to after the tour) The weather in Barcelona has so far not been i...