The rain in Spain…
KateGood afternoon all!
Have you noticed anything strange this week? Something that’s just not quite right? Yes, correct. It has rained for 2 days running! It hardly ever rains in Spain, well at least not in Barcelona, so you can be forgiven for feeling upset about the whole thing. But don’t panic! It won’t last. It never does. And in the meantime there are loads of fun things to do in the city without getting the least bit wet!
Continuing the ‘wet’ theme, for example, you could have a day out at Barcelona’s aquarium. It is one of the biggest in Europe and makes a really good day out. I’ve been twice but wouldnt mind going again as they are constantly changing the exhibitions. The entry costs around 15 euros - a bit pricey but well worth it I think!
Then there is the long list of museums that Barcelona has to offer. Some particularly interesting ones are the Picasso Museum, the Catalan History Museum (Museo de Historia de Catalunya), the Chocolate Museum and the Miró Foundation.Make sure that you check the school activity list at the beginning of the week though because we regularly visit museums as part of school excursions!
There is also a wide range of cinemas in Barcelona which are especially attractive on a rainy day! There is the IMAX 3D cinema, lots of small independent cinemas showing arty films, a number specialising in original version films and of course a variety of more commercial cinemas. At the website LaNetro you can look up the films showing in your local cinemas. Make sure to find out which day is the cheap session of the week (’dia del espectador’). On this day, you will be able to save a few euros…more to spend on popcorn!:)
So, yes, it’s still raining. And yes, I hope it stops soon. But in the meantime we have lots to occupy ourselves with!!!
Kate x
