Author: Sarahlynn Pablo

Writer, poet, being. Filipinx, diasporic. Peregrina 🐚. She/her. Agyamanak.
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A Wish, A Little More Money, A Quiet Goodbye. Barcelona Part 5.

If I can return to BCN, I’d come during warmer seasons. And next time, I’d love to catch a FC Barcelona match, brown my bum on the beach and drive out to some wineries for cava tastings! We visited at the end of November, and though the sea keeps its climate fairly temperate, I was surprised by how many visitors came to chilly BCN. We had plenty of company. My companion and I repeatedly whispered to each other, “I can’t even imagine how this [subway, rambla, other attraction] must be in the summer.” It must be wonderful madness.  Continue reading “A Wish, A Little More Money, A Quiet Goodbye. Barcelona Part 5.”

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Salvador DalĂ­ Day Trippin’ to Figueres. Barcelona Part 4.

If you want to see a bit more of Spain, head out to Figueres, Salvador Dalí’s hometown and locale for his self-curated museum paying homage to his own art. There’s so much to see and do in Barcelona that I would recommend staying in the city if you have less than four days there. Consider a day trip, though, if you have more time. It’s a pleasant – though surreal – change of pace.  Continue reading “Salvador DalĂ­ Day Trippin’ to Figueres. Barcelona Part 4.”

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The Morning After. Barcelona Part 3.

As much as past a certain age – maybe it was 27 – we decided that we were never, ever again going to imbibe as much alcohol as we did last night, we do it again. These are the lies we have to tell ourselves to get by in life.

But hey, it was just this one time! I’m in Spain after all, home to wonderful wines like cava and… cava. I don’t know their names, but whatever, they’re awesome. Is my fault the Spanish don’t sell wines by the glass? Continue reading “The Morning After. Barcelona Part 3.”

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Down, Dirty and Real: Christmas and Flamenco. Barcelona Part 2: Barri Gòtic

In Barcelona Part 1, I advised you to go to Antoni GaudĂ­’s Sagrada FamĂ­lia. And, I hope you went to church like a good boy or girl. Now that that’s out of the way, here are some options to get yourself back on the sinning side again in Barri Gòtic… Continue reading “Down, Dirty and Real: Christmas and Flamenco. Barcelona Part 2: Barri Gòtic”