Europe and... sleeping in Tailor's Hostel (Spain)

It's felt like a boring week,
but I'm about to share some pretty exciting stuff(;

Ever since our friends left at 360 we haven't done much.

Darien and I were used to being up late due to our previous adventures.

However this new hostel doesn't have as many friendly people.

It's small.

So we usually are up late reading or watching TV shows.

I was very disappointed in ourselves.

So I drained every source I had to find out what we could do,

since we didn't usually wake up till late afternoon it was a bit hard.

Luckily, I found out we were there during La Mercé

It was a festival they held at the end of September.

They always had something going on during the day and night.

So I got Darien and I up and going to our first stop.

The Procession of Giants.

I wish I could have taken better pictures,

much less not deleted them all because I thought they looked bad.

But they had these costumes that were.. well GIANT!

It was awesome, you'd see these giant costumes of people

walking down the streets of Barcelona! 

Everyone was smiling and throwing confetti

but point being we all were having a great time.

(Example picture I found online)

After that we walked around the city at night.

Found some cool bracelets we bought for €1.

Then headed home to do our boring night ritual.

Which of course was reading, watching TV shows,

...

And eating all of our bread.

We love Toast. It's better bread, and thats a fact,
 and so we abuse our loaf of bread.

We go through a loaf every day.

(I have cinnamon... as most of you know, it's my addiction)

Darien somehow eats toast plain... Weirdo

But yes. Bread goes by fast.

Don't worry though we have more food!

We eat pasta, eggs, tomatoes, and cereal!

Basically any free food we find.

BACK TO THE POINT.

La Mercé 2013

(I'm abusing pictures I find online)

BUT I DID SEE THIS POSTER AT THIS LOCATION!

We saw these posters EVERYWHERE.

We thought they were a disney production film.

So we ignored them.

Little did we know it was for the festival o_O

The next night we got to see the fireworks.

...

Words couldn't explain our experience we had 

with the fireworks of Barcelona's La Mercé...

When we started making our way there,

it almost sounded like cannons and guns were being fired.

The fireworks were so close,

so the noise was SO LOUD.

Not to mention this was a firework music show.

So the fireworks matched with the music being played, 

it was insane!

I might've lost some of my hearing due to this amazing experience.

But the great thing was,

that the fireworks were above the Magic Fountain.

The Color.

The Size.

The Atmosphere.

The Loud BOOM's Pulsing Throughout Your Body...

No firework show could ever beat what we were able to experience.

This picture coming up I had taken.

Darien and I were at the VERY FRONT.

Sadly we had this pillar in the way but I still am happy.

It didn't take away from our experience at all!

We stood just meters back from where the fireworks went off.

Another picture I found online.

I use this to show you how many people were there,

You can see the fountain under the fireworks, its white.

But it changed colors to match the show.

If you look at that picture you'll see
up towards the fountain a line where there isn't light in the crowd.
Those were bridges above the roads,
no one had access to get on them sadly.
But Darien and I were up in the front of those.
So we were able to get a really good spot(:

After that we hit the sack.
The next day we slept in all day and did some grocery shopping.
WE LOVE THE PRICES HERE!
Everything is so cheap compared to Ireland.
So we stocked up!

Then we had a boring day.
I decided we had to go to the Beach.
So I told Darien we had to wake up early.
He tends to sleep more if given the opportunity.
Someone has to wake him up.
Luckily I can get up pretty easily.
I ended up waking up at 7AM!
Not necessarily by choice.
My body just wouldn't fall back asleep.
So I got up made myself some breakfast.
Then pretty much waited till noon to wake Darien.
The more sleep Darien has the happier he is.
So we went to the beach!
We pretty much spent the whole day there(:

Since then we have been at the hostel.
I still enjoy getting up and walking around.
Darien and I kinda do our own thing.
Traveling with someone this long...
It's nice to have some alone time.
To go out and just do stuff on your own.
(Parents we are still very safe and making sure
 to let the other know what we are doing and for how long)

So with that being said I will end this with my favorite pictures
I had taken on my personal walking tour(:

I lied this was when Darien and I walked to the beach.
Lots of people dressed funny to get money on the streets.
This was my favorite.
Yellow Lady, on a Yellow Bike!

THE BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRAL! 

Making my way to the cathedral(:

BARCELONA!

Anyways,
Stay Smiling
Baba Booey!

Europe & Going... destination Spain!

We have arrived in Spain!!!

With Ireland in the past

our next adventure is in BARCELONA!

You heard me right.

We're living it up in the BCN!

(BCN is the acronym for Barcelona)

Once we got there it was 8:30PM

So we made our way to the closest hostel.

We had one booked but it was quite far away.

So we ended up staying elsewhere.

Our first hostel wasn't something I'd go back to.

It was tiny and didn't seem comfortable.

It had the best reviews in Barcelona,

but I think people were paid to write them

because that place didn't have anything to write about.

But hey, it was cheap so I can't complain.

We went to bed pretty early,

and the next day we made our way

to a hostel named 360.

Jordan and Rose (Barnacle Gang from Galway)

recommended it to us.

THANK YOU GUYS!!

I have to say this hostel ROCKS!

It's spacious, comforting, the kitchen is big enough

for me to cook in, and last of all...

We got a free dinner!

For those family cooks, 

I finally understand how nice it is 

to not have to cook one night.

To be treated ourselves!

I think we plan on staying here till France.

This hostel has a lot of free activities,

Walking Tours, Club Entrence, PING PONG!!,

Computers, and its right in the centre of it all!

By far my favorite hostel yet.

As of Barcelona so far,

it has been pretty cool.

We walked around the city and got postcards!

This place halves the prices compared to Ireland.

Ireland definately killed us.

Our bank accounts are at dangerously low levels.

However we do have a couple Help Exchange

jobs we've managed to get.

More than likely we'll be doing that for the rest of our trip.

We just have to tough it out another 2 weeks.

As for the city here are some photos!

We managed to witness some gathering.
I think it was to bless those who protected
Barcelona from being taken over.
I dont know a lot about this though
so don't take my word for it.

This is the Catedral in Barcelona.
The picture doesn't match the justice.
It's far more intricate and beautiful.
But for now it will have to do.

This park had birds ALL OVER!
Seriously you had to watch where you were walking.
Many people come to feed the birds.
As you can see the girl in this photo is doing so.
Birds swarmed all over her!
They were not afraid to hop on her arms either!
Stay tuned because Darien & I plan to do this!

As you can see it is great so far.
That night we joined the group and went
and experienced Barcelona's nightlife
with our new found friends from our Hostel, 360.
It was SO AWESOME.
We got free club entry to "The Beach"
and guess what... It was on the beach!
The club was so fancy and beautiful.
However, Darien and I didn't sleep much
the night before. So we didn't stay long.
As beautiful as it was we couldn't enjoy it much longer.

The next day we slept in very late.
Which was fine, we had a new room mate we met.
His name was Jean-Paul, but we called him JP.
He told us he was from California,
and that he just is finishing up his 3 month trip around Europe.
He told us stories of his trip and it was awesome to hear.
We hung out at the hostel, played some cards,
and of course, our card game brought in more friends.
We also met a girl named, Aylin from Germany,
Two twins from Austria, Lana & Lisa,
and two girls named Asha,
(Really they are both named Joanna)
and they are from Poland.

We all had a blast that night.
After we played some cards, we all went out.
We went and saw the Magic Fountain.
It was a beautifully large fountain that they did a light show with.
You would see soft colors of blue, red, and yellow
lighting up the water with americanized music playing in the background.
Now I wouldn't say it was anything too amazing.
But most of our amazing experiences come
from having the right crowd with you.
And I couldn't think of any better group in Barcelona to be with.

Here is where they held the Magic Fountain.

Here would be our amazing group!
We owe Kudo's to one of the staff from our Hostel
he took this picture of us(:

Two people up top I didnt catch their names.
Top Row: (?), Lana, Darien
Middle Row: Asha, Asha, Lisa
Bottom Row: ME, Aylin, Jean-Paul(JP)

Soon after we went to this pub,
Jordan and Rose (Barnacle Gang) had recommended.
It was more of a local pub and so we got to experience
the real side of Barcelona. Got to see how the local's do!
It was great, and I was so grateful for that opportunity.
We all had tons of fun that night and I know it's a night we'll never forget(:

Friday!
This day I went to the beach with JP, Asha, & Asha!
Darien wasn't feeling well so he didn't tag with.
HE MISSED OUT!
The rumors are true! Barcelona has BEAUTIFUL beaches! 

I loved it,
I don't have much experience at the beach.
Close to none. BUT NOW I DO!
So being able to experience one of the best beaches in the world...
Well if you asked the people I went with.
They probably would tell you my inner child came out.
I dug in the sand, played in the waves, swam out to sea...
I just couldn't hold it in.
See I never really gave beaches their fair share of love.
I didn't grow up by them, so I didn't really get to appreciate them.
Boy... was I lucky to be able to not only enjoy an amazing sight,
but I also had amazing friends to accompany my new found experience.

My obsession of taking selfies comes out,
this one happens to be at the beach.
(Also that hotel you see in the background.. on the far left, is €3,500 a night.. that's more than $4,000!)

You can see how childish I look.

Along with my childish friends who decorated my body.

Asha is on the right, JP on the left(:

Now I LOVE this picture.
However if Asha saw this she'd kill me.
She is a bit self concious.
Hopefully she doesn't kill me after this :3

We spent the whole day there.
Barcelona keeps one upping itself each day :D

I left early, while the group stayed back.
I was getting tired, and wanted to nap for our next adventure.
So I made my way back to the hostel.
...
I know what you're all thinking,
ARE YOU CRAZY?! WHY DIDN'T YOU STAY AT THE BEACH!

...
and you couldn't have been more right.
Because walking back was a terrible idea.
I got lost!
The city is huge! Plus people mainly speak Spanish,
so getting directions was near impossible!
I spent two whole hours walking around before I found my way home.
Can't say it was terrible though.
I did get to experience the city and see... well everything.
Once I got back I was welcomed by JP.
For they stayed at the beach another two hours,
while I aimlessly walked around the city.
It is something I look back and laugh at though.

We didn't go out that night.
No one was really up for it,
I didn't get my nap, Darien was sick,
Asha's already went out and we didn't have contact.
JP didn't want to go alone,
and the twins were also too tired for another night.
So we played a few card games,
challenged each other at ping pong.
Then we all hit the sack.

Darien and I couldn't afford another night at 360,
it was a real bummer but we didn't have a choice with our budget.
So we bid our farewells to our friends
and made our way to the cheapest hostel.
Turns out it was only 5 mins away from 360, via train.
So after talking to our friends at 360 over facebook
we decided to keep in touch for upcoming events.

We set up home at our new hostel.
Played a few good games of chess.
Got to know the staff, <-- MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS DO THIS.
One, because they are your hosts, common courtesy.
Two, they know the city inside and out,
they will tell you where you want to go(:
and lastly, they were hired because they are amazing people.
Friendly, Fun, and all around good people.
This hostel we scored, well we got lucky.
Really lucky.
It's a new hostel trying to get it's buisness started.
It's super nice too.
So we get to stay here for really cheap.
Honstely this hostel deserves way more than its making us pay for.
Tailor's Hostel.
Make sure to stop by if you ever stop in Barcelona(:

Anyways LAST NIGHT!
Finally wrapping up this long post.
I apologize for any time consuming awesomeness from this post.
So we hung out with our friends from 360.
Apparently there are festivals going on here in BCN.
So we got to see a lot of DJ's and Dances.
It was most people's last night.
So we all had tons of fun just going from one festival to the next.
But with Darien & I's tight budget we had to leave early.
However, most of them all want us to visit them.
They seemed pretty adiment about it.
They even offered us a place to sleep if we did.
So we couldn´'t say no!
So come November, we shall visit our friends we make on the way(:

THAT´S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS!
I might be posting more often now
due to much awesomeness arising on our adventure.
THANK YOU FOR READING!
I have this option in my settings to see
where in the world people are reading this,
and man. I am so happy to see all these people reading my blog!
HOPE TO FIND MORE VIEWS SOON!

To end,
Here are two pictures of the delicous candies they have at the BCN market.