I was recently watching Vicky Cristina Barcelona, after we finally rented it on Netflix, and though the movie was good, what really stuck with me afterwards, was the backdrop. That city. The city, though only displayed here and there throughout the Woody Allen movie; not as picturesque as a tribute to oh, say, New York City, was still enough to peak my memories and make me long for the spanish city. Our trip to Barcelona, London and Madrid was only about 5 months ago, but I am still instantly transported back. Days filled strolling the Las Ramblas, lunching on mussels in the La Boqueria, and nights drinking Sangria, and people watching. Colorful rows of Curry in Brick Lane, shopping at my favorite store, JOY, and graffiti strewn walls filled with inspiration everywhere you looked.
There’s nothing like that moment, coming home from the airport, when suddenly the city skyline becomes visible. The city is a reality, only a mere distance away, and you’re home. But as good as it feels to come home, the rush of taking off to a new destination is exhilarating. No wonder, I keep doing it.
London Room Service 
Colorful Curry Row at Brick Lane
- Graffiti Break after buying my new favorite bag at Joy, The Store. W/ H&M Dress, Chanel Sandals
- Finding another Bee in Notting Hill
- Smoked Salmon w/ cucumber sandwich in Notting Hill
- Sangria and People Watching on the Las Ramblas
Inspiration everywhere you look
Bar Centrale at La Boqueria
the Most Amazing Mussels I’ve ever had
Sacred Familia
Street Inspiration
Night Walker.
It took an hour walking through the interwoven streets of Barcelona to find this bar/lounge. but we had to go… The name says it all.
A stop for some tomato salad at pint of beer at Museo De Jamon
Our fanciest, and best meal at Luxury Bread, in the chic streets of Madrid
Dessert that melts in your mouth
Night Cap at Dry Bar in our hotel, Gran Melia Felix
A few Nightcaps later…..
Until the next trip……
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