Barcelona

I’ve spent the weekend in Barcelona. mum and dad had raved about the place since visiting last year, and I knew it’d be nice to visit. the city is beautiful and spending time in the sun has been such a wonderful change from the rain.

visiting Sagrada Familia was phenomenal. this building has been in the process of construction for over a century, and is still incomplete. walking inside and seeing the windows and pillars, sculptures and angles it feels as though the church is one cohesive work of art. it really blew me away and I spent over an hour just admiring the beauty.

I visited Park Guell, another world of Gaudi’s, which was also beautiful. the rest of my day was spent with Rachele, my Italian cousin, and her friends that she volunteers with in Barcelona. we went out for tapas and churros, and had a lovely time. 

Rachele and I spoke about where we’re at with our journeys, and the things we are struggling with. she’s wise and I appreciate the way she thinks and views relationships and the world. I feel truly grateful to have spent this time with her here.

travelling solo again has been good for my mind. it forces you to think rationally about what is happening in the present moment, rather than overthinking matters beyond your control. in 22 days I’m home, and that is that. I leave it all behind, but I see the people I miss so much. I fly back to Lewes in the morning. strange to think that two days away leaves me missing my friends from exchange already. I guess it’s good practice for what’s to come << x