Any big surprises?
Other than the coffee maker, no.
Las Ramblas strollers
These are some pictures from when I was pounding the pavement looking for a store that sold coffee makers. Lots of people and pickpockets walking the tree-lined street; it is the height of the tourist season.
Las Ramblas is approximately 1.2 kilometres long with Port Vell (near the cruise port terminal) at the southernmost end and Plaça Catalunya at the northern most end.
Las Ramblas can be roughly divided into seedy and non-seedy areas. This distinction between seedy and non-seedy becomes a lot clearer during the night time when the southernmost end of the Ramblas becomes something of a red light district and is frequented by night women (prostitutes).
I am at the exact mid-point of the two areas.
Lots of flower stalls
Guess what I found? Yes, I did go in and have a cup of coffee. I lost track of the count, but there are enough restaurants in a four block area around my apartment where I could eat out every night for a month and never go to the same place twice.
One of the well trained European dogs. No leash is needed and they will sit outside an establishment for hours without wandering off. They wait until the owner is done eating or shopping.
