It Takes a Village to Raise–and Possibly Drop–a Child
Catalans love their traditions. Calcot festivals, or “calcotadas,” are a popular activity this time of year. A calcot is a green onion the size of a leek. They’re about…
The Banc Expropiat Riot-o-Rama
I’d been worrying lately that I paint Barcelona in too negative a light. Someone bored enough to read my blog might believe that Barcelona is simply…
Everything I Know about Spanish I Learned from Woody Allen
Before moving to Barcelona, I knew the language barrier would pose problems. The fact that trying to purchase a bath mat requires the same effort…
The Gracia Welcoming Committee
We moved to a new neighborhood in Barcelona this year. Last year we lived in Sarria. It was close to Rae’s school, but it was a…
Meltin’ in a Pot of Thieves
After bouncing around the States this summer, we’re back in sunny Barcelona. This year, I’d like to accomplish two things: Update this cyber cesspool more often so my…