By tourist things I mean try the special hot chocolate drink of Barcelona. I read about in a news paper travel section at least ten years ago so there has been quite a wait before I got to sample the delights of it. It's thick, almost like wood glue and is just on the edge of being over-poweringly full of flavour. You have it with little bits of sweet pastry that are crisp and slightly soft on the inside. It was worth the wait. I may have to come back again just to have it.
After that we strolled through the streets a bit more, I wanted to buy some tacky gifts for friends. One toy bull and some fans later I was sorted.
We stopped for a moment so the smokers in the group could stock up I noticed a little shop tucked away in a side street. Sparkling in it's window was a whole array of lovely pocket watches!
I always think a new watch starts a new phase in your life, so I was delighted to find a replacement for my current watch which is slightly broken. I ended up buying two because I couldn't choose between them. A clear white-faced number for everyday use and a steam-punk one which is clockwork and I will only bring out on very special occasions.
I wonder what new phase of my life will begin now, I bet it will be an exciting one, it's bound to be with a watch this much fun.
4 comments:
Those pastries look glorious. Travel safe.
DJ - They were lovely, absolutely perfect. Anyone visiting Barcelona should try them.
I have looked, in vain, for pics of the watches! Er...? Are you sharing the glory? Or are you afraid one of us will come by and nick them?
Bigbouquet - I've posted a photo as per your request. I think you will agree they are rather smashing.
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