Tuesday Travels

After my morning class I went to a restaurant nearby for a quick lunch of a sandwich and hot chocolate. But this wasn't any normal hot chocolate... The hot chocolate in Barcelona can best be described as hot, melted fudge. Thick and delicious. Almost like pudding. I'm not sure I'll be able to handle hot chocolate back home ever again...

Hot Chocolate

A little bit after lunch I headed on a journey to find the 1992 Olympic Track Stadium. There were many beautiful distractions along the way.

One of the Beautiful Distractions

We discovered the track stadium, eventually, although we approached it from the side. From our vantage point the track was fenced off and we were worried for a little while that we wouldn't even get to see it. Fortunately we continued our walk around and the gates opened and our search had seemingly come to an end.

Barcelona Olympic Stadium

Much to my dismay no one was allowed on it. I would have liked to take a lap or two.  The track was a fresh blue, although postcards informed me that in it's heyday it was a burnt red.

 We had heard of a building in the vicinity that resembled a castle, so we decided to check that out...with the exception of one who decided he was too hungry to continue.  That's why you pack a snack. On the way we passed, and were distracted by, several beautiful gardens.

Steps in the Garden

A Brief Rest in the Garden

 We continued on our way, a little surprised, and in my case happy, at the step hike that led towards this "Castell." At the top, we discovered two of our classmates who had just finished taking in the views.

Through the Castle Door

 It was a successful trip, proving that the journey can be just as great, if not more, that the destination.