Las Ramblas

Yesterday we went to the centre of Barcelona to the old quarter which is a warren of narrow winding streets and old buildings. It was fascinating. On Sundays people gather at the front of the cathedral and do a tradional dance. Anyone can form a cirlce and others join in if they know the steps. There is a live band which is with loud clarinet type instruments .... but some people can sleep anywhere.

(Fortunately we didn´t see or meet any pick-pockets.)

We wandered around the area and walked along the Ramblas - the famous walking street. It is very touristy but interesting. There were a lot of people and buskers everywhere - we saw some very good musicians, statues, mimes, jugglers, opera singers - just about everything you could imagine.

We began to look for a room or hostel for the next few days, and got some prices to compare - it all seems pricey. The big search will begin in earnest tomorrow. Hope it all works out.