Nana and Jules in Barcelona - April, 2007

Sitting on one of Gaudi's benches in Parc Guell. 

The fountain show at Plaça d'Espanya is really spectacular.  Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Aunt Jules checking in with Uncle Mike, who sadly stayed home.

Easter was extra fun thanks to Avery Harrison, who sent us a care package while we were in Badalona which included an egg dye set.

A square in the Barcelonetta neighborhood.  We had lots of drizzle but luckily not too many downpours for Nana and Juliana's visit.

Somehow they missed the "H" in my name but it was still too tempting to pass up.

Queuing up for ice cream in front of the Sagrada Familia.

A precious hug ....and photo.

Checking out Google Earth with Jou at their apartment in Badalona.

Montse with her daughter Gina (slight resemblance!) and our girls after raiding the dress up box. 

Montse slaved away, preparing both a meat and a fish dish for us.  What wonderful memories.

Tortilla soup on Zia.

Aunt Juliana in front of the Arc del Triomf.

We spent the day in Sitges for Juliana's birthday. 

Sitges is known for its popularity amongst gays.  Check out this piece of floating art!

Juliana enjoying a glass of Rioja with here paella on her birthday.

Our final days in Badalona - April, 2007

Ramon was the assistant principal at the girls' school in Badalona.

Ramon put together this collage for us.

Juliana and her afternoon teacher, Sandra.

Esther was Cassie's fourth grade teacher.

Serving up the carrot cake.  "Tarta di zanahoria, de verdad?"  Most of the kids had never heard of it.

Everyone made signs and special pages to add to a book that they presented to each of the girls.

Even the next door third grade class had gifts for the girls.

Our Badalona landmark, receding behind us in the fog.

Juliana and Hobie share a nap.

A nighttime visitor.  I'm afraid Hobie tasted his first blood when this little guy flew into our salon. We tried to rescue him but gave up our search.  Juliana discovered him the next day behind her door.