Erasmus Changes Minds - One last post

Hey guys,

everything good has to come to an end, unfortunately. I really enjoyed the previous 5 months in Spain. Because of the amazing people I got to meet, Barcelona really enriched my life, in terms of culture, experiences and in the way of thinking. I am lucky enough to now call people my friends from all around the world .

As a great memorial: The Catalan flag with wishes and quotes from friends

Although this experience of Erasmus is over for me, I know that I will return some day to the place where I have lived through such great experiences. Now I want to encourage YOU to GO ABROAD and SEE the world!!!

In case you accidentally happen to be in Barcelona, trying the following places for food or drinks is almost a must:

The food market La Boqueria

Located in the center of the famous (or infamous?) La Rambla, it is the greatest food market I have ever seen. If you like seafood, you will be in heaven, if not, you will also find great pieces of Spanish and international cruisine, starting from coated nuts in caramel, fresh and fruity juices for 1€ (I had kiwi+ginger, sooo tasty!!) to classic paella. 

Insolita Gea

Probably the best place for eating tapas and drinking sangria de cava (made of champagne instead of red wine. I prefer that taste). Also it provides an astonishing view to the Hospital de Sant Pau and it is quite affordable (15-18€ for tapas, including a small cortado - espresso with a bit of milk - and cava)

El Rey de Gamba

In the center of the tourist area at the beach Barceloneta, there are two restaurants, El rey the gamba I & II, both providing outstanding and surprisingly affordable seafood. Paella for 12€ and a huge pot of mejillones (mussels) for less than 7€.

The Lime House

Last but not least, The Lime House, where you probably get the best and cheapest `(3.50€) Mojitos in whole Barcelona. Situated in the neighborhood of El Born, it is the perfect place to meet some friends for some chit-chat or just to meet before going out.

OK, that's all about my Erasmus experience. I really had a great time and I hope I was capable to at least somehow express in this blog, how much I enjoyed being in Barcelona. If you ever get the chance to go abroad, if during your studies, after school or when you are working, I cannot recommend more doing so. It changes your life, your point of view and also the way you think about other cultures and lifestyles. I guess that is a good way to end here :-)

Hasta luego!