Back from Barcelona

Long posting absence, mostly due to getting ready for our trip and then our 10 day vacation in Barcelona!

We spent most of our time in Barcelona itself, only taking one day trip out to Girona.  It was fabulous, and we fell in love with so many foods and dishes that we won't be able to get at home (at least it won't be the same).  There was so much great fresh asparagus, especially white asparagus, and artichokes, and perfectly cooked octopus and squid, and our favorite chipirones (baby squid).  I never knew I could love artichokes and squid as much as I do right now, but I'm not sure if we'll ever be able to get them back home like they are in Barcelona.  All the seafood there was so fresh and perfectly cooked, and so much was simply grilled, and that made us so happy.

Recaps to come. There's so much to tell you about - from our incredible tasting menu at El Celler de Can Roca (currently the #2 restaurant in the world) to a spectacular lunch at a neighborhood corner restaurant - and we can't wait to start!  Everything (including our layovers to and from Barcelona) will be tagged "Catalunya 2012".  So excited!

(And hopefully this will be the first Europe trip we actually finish recapping...)