Barcelona, the second time around

Friends I met in Sweden, two years later.

My good friends from Minnesota that I traveled with over the next 3 weeks

Camarero! Table for 19, por favor.

After spending a little over 4 months in China it was time to jet set to a holiday in Spain....and London and Italy! It feels like it was so long ago since I was in Spain, my first stop on this European adventure. I must say that Barcelona is my favorite European city because it is an amazing city and on the sea but also because of the company (as my good friend Qais always says "its not that place, its the company you are with").
It was great to see my amigos from Minnesota after being away for over a half year. Not only was it great to see them, it was great to see my Spanish amigos that I met in Sweden over 2 years ago! Not only was it a reunion with my friends from Minnesota and my friends from Sweden but it was also a reunion with other European exchange students that I met my last semester at the University of Minnesota. We had a dinner together and out of the 19 people at the table I knew all but 2 people. It was great to bring everyone together again and it was also a good time for others to meet new people. However, I must say, it took some planning to get everyone here at that time!
Tapas, beaches, paella, wine and a bike tour occupied most of the time we were there...or maybe just the beach! I new this was the beginning of an unforgettable summer. What could be better that seeing old friends in Barcelona? Next stop, London.