Thought I'd post a few more thoughts and photos about Barcelona. Hard to believe we left a week ago. The city is structured in such a way that it is squashed between hills and the ocean. The hills are similar to the west hills of Portland in that they provide a fairly effect natural barrier to expansion of the city, and you can't beat the ocean for limiting growth. As a result, the city has spread itself out so that it is very long. In a way, this makes the city more digestible. It's not some expansive metropolis going on as far as the eye can see. It's a very manageable strip that doesn't look to be more than 5 miles or so wide. This makes it possible to see landmarks clearly from one side of the city to the other when at a high vantage point, making the whole thing relatable. Still, that doesn't mean it's easy to manage. We were there for four days and barely saw the smallest sliver of it. Can't wait to go back and do some more.
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